| Art Sharing Web Services |
TJ-1800.3300-600.04 |
Online technology tools such as Art on the Net and DeviantART that allow artists to exhibit and discuss their work. |
0 |
| Art Supplies |
PL-7200.0350 |
Programs that provide access to paints, brushes, easels, canvases, paper, dyes, chalk, charcoal, colored pencils, clay, glass, beads, pieces of wood, cutting tools, scraps of fabric and other tools and materials that are required for any of a variety of art or craft projects. |
0 |
| Art Therapy |
RP-8000.0500 |
Programs that offer a form of therapy which encourages individuals to achieve self-expression and emotional release by communicating their emotions and conflicts graphically through painting, drawing, sculpting and other art forms. Art therapy is based on the premise that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness and achieve insight. It is used both as a diagnostic tool and a treatment technique for people of all ages who have anxiety, depression and other mental and emotional problems and disorders; social and emotional difficulties related to disability and illness; trauma and loss; physical, cognitive and neurological problems; and psychosocial difficulties related to medical illness. |
0 |
| Art/Collectibles Appraisal Services |
TA-2800.0900 |
Programs that provide an expert opinion regarding the monetary value of art, antiques and other collectibles which can be used for insurance purposes, to establish replacement value for items, to establish a price for sale or to make decisions regarding bequests or other inheritance issues. Valuations may be provided for entire estates, works of art, pottery, glass, toys, antiques, furniture, jewelry, books, sport trading cards, coins, stamps and a wide variety of items. Appraisal services are generally available to both individuals and organizations. |
0 |
| Arteriograms |
LF-4800.0550 |
Programs that conduct x-ray scans of an artery following injection of a radiopaque substance as a means of detecting abnormalities. |
0 |
| Arteriosclerosis |
YF-3000.0760 |
Any of a number of pathological conditions in which there is a thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries resulting in altered function of the tissues and organs. |
0 |
| Arthritis |
YF-3000.0800 |
An inflammatory condition affecting the joints which is usually accompanied by pain and, frequently, by changes in bone and muscle positioning. |
0 |
| Arthritis Treatment Centers |
LT-1750.0600 |
Programs that provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services on an inpatient or outpatient basis for individuals who have arthritis and other joint disorders. |
0 |
| Arthrography |
LF-4800.0600 |
Programs that produce x-ray visualizations of a joint following injection of a contrast medium into the joint space as a means of detecting abnormalities. |
0 |
| Arthrogryposis |
YF-3000.0840 |
A condition in which one or more joints are fixed in a flexed or contracted position. The condition may be congenital or be caused by adhesions in or around the joint. |
0 |
| Arthroscopy |
LF-8000.0650 |
Programs that utilize an endoscope (a flexible viewing tube) to inspect the interior of a joint, usually for the purpose of diagnosing a condition affecting that joint. |
0 |
| Articulation Disorders |
YF-1500.8000-050 |
Disorders that involve difficulties with the way sounds are formed and strung together, usually characterized by substituting one sound for another ("wabbit" for "rabbit"), omitting a sound ("han" for "hand") or distorting a sound ("shlip" for "sip"). |
0 |
| Artificial Insemination |
LJ-2000.3300-050 |
Programs that assist women to conceive children by mechanically injecting viable sperm into the vagina or uterus immediately following ovulation. Artificial insemination may involve the use of the woman's partner's sperm, if viable, or donor sperm in situations where the woman's partner is infertile; and may be used in situations where the woman wishes to conceive without having sexual intercourse. |
0 |
| Artificial Organs |
LT-0750 |
Programs that specialize in the surgical procedure in which the dysfunctional organs of individuals are replaced by devices that replicate the original function. |
0 |
| Artificial Speech/Augmentative Communication Aids |
LH-0600.8200-050 |
Programs that pay for or provide communication systems including gesture systems, communication boards, computer-based systems and other aids which have digitized or synthesized speech output that can be used by individuals who do not have fully functional speech even after correction. |
0 |
| Artist Communities |
TA-0400.0350 |
Programs that provide a supported living environment in urban or rural settings in which artists have the time, space and collegial stimulation to pursue their creative interests. Artists' communities may be multidisciplinary or may limit eligibility to artists of a particular type, e.g., writers, musicians or painters; choose residents based on their abilities; and provide housing, work space, exhibit space and necessary equipment and facilities, e.g., photographic darkrooms, digital imaging facilities, ceramic and printmaking facilities. Some provide meals, laundry facilities and a living or materials stipend. Artists are generally responsible for their travel and may be residents for varying periods of time from two weeks to three years or more. |
0 |
| Artist Registries |
TA-0400.0500 |
Organizations that maintain lists of individuals who have expertise in any of the visual or performing arts that can be used by other artists, curators, exhibitors, producers, directors or other people in the community who may want to utilize the artist or his or her work. |
0 |
| Artist Relief Funds |
TA-0400.0390 |
Programs that provide financial assistance to help artists who have experienced an unexpected and career-threatening loss of income such as a fire, earthquake, health issue, theft or other emergency recover and return to work. |
0 |
| Artist Services |
TA-0400 |
Programs that provide technical services, subsistence funding, studios or living facilities and/or other services for individual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and other performers; or support organizations that produce, present, or support, dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theater, visual and related arts. |
0 |
| Artist Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0700.0500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are skilled in painting, drawing or other visual arts who are willing to contribute their expertise and work or on a voluntary basis without remuneration on projects that benefit the organization. |
0 |
| Artist in Residence Programs |
TA-0400.0400 |
Programs offered by schools, universities, arts councils, community centers and other similar organizations that provide an opportunity for writers, composers, visual artists, video and filmmakers, photographers, artisans, performers, historians and other persons to pursue their particular art in a supported environment. These programs typically provide studio facilities, living quarters, a venue for exhibition and/or performance for work created during the residency and a stipend for a specified period of time. In exchange, the artist is asked to serve as a resource to the organization's ongoing program and/or the community as a whole. |
0 |
| Artistic Swimming |
PL-7000.0300 |
Programs, often offered by local artistic swimming clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy artistic swimming (formerly known as synchronized swimming), a water sport in which swimmers perform choreographed maneuvers synchronized to music. Included are programs for novices who are interested in recreational swimming and for serious swimmers who want to develop the skills necessary to compete. The programs may provide instruction in artistic swimming and may sponsor or make arrangements for swimmers to participate in artistic swimming competitions. |
0 |
| Artistic Swimming Competitions |
PL-8000.0500 |
Competitions that feature solo, duet, and team events in which one, two, or teams of eight swimmers perform choreographed maneuvers synchronized to music. Swimmers perform a technical routine with required elements in a specified sequence and a free routine in which there are no restrictions on music and choreography. Judging is based on technical merit (execution, synchronization with one another and with the music, and level of difficulty) and on artistic impression (creativity and fluidity of the movements, musical interpretation, and the poise and confidence with which the routine is presented). Included are organizations that sponsor, organize, hold, promote, sell tickets to, and publicize the events; provide information about competition schedules; and/or maintain information about current standings. |
0 |
| Artistic/Creativity Support Groups |
PN-8100.4500-080 |
Mutual support groups whose members are writers, performers, craftspeople, painters, photographers, and others who are involved in the arts or humanities who are experiencing feelings of isolation, creativity blocks or other problems that limit their ability to use their gift. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; help artists balance their creativity with their financial and emotional needs; and allow participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes and support one another in developing the confidence to pursue their art. |
0 |
| Arts Appreciation |
PL-7400.0700 |
Programs that offer classes or lectures which teach the history and fundamentals of any of the arts including architecture, art, music, opera, dance, theater and film. |
0 |
| Arts Associations |
TN-0400 |
Organizations whose members are individual professionals or agencies associated with the arts who have affiliated for the purpose of fostering knowledge about and appreciation of artistic expression within their particular field, establishing standards of excellence, recognizing outstanding contributions, promoting career development, and otherwise supporting the interests of members. Members may include individual professionals (e.g., artists, singers, instrumentalists, actors, dance professionals, mime artists, conductors); organizations representative of the visual or performing arts or other arts fields (e.g., dance or theater troupes, symphony orchestras, art museums, choral groups), or dealers, collectors, producers, distributors, arts facility managers or others working in the arts field or who are patrons of the arts. |
1 |
| Arts Centers |
TA-0480 |
Multidisciplinary community centers that display or sell local artist’s work; provide studio, living and/or office space for artists; offer access to artist/artisan demonstrations, workshops and classes that focus on any of a wide variety of art forms; provide indoor or outdoor venues for plays, poetry readings, musical performances, book discussions and other special events; do outreach to schools and other community organizations; and offer other services that make the arts more accessible to the community. |
5 |
| Arts Festivals |
TA-0500 |
Programs that sponsor events which feature activities for the entire family including dance and music performances, storytelling, mime, children's theater, comedy, drama, visual arts, film, poetry, multi-cultural programs, laser shows, parades, participatory processions, workshops and exhibits. Includes First Night Celebrations which are annual events in communities throughout the country which celebrate the arrival of the New Year through a festival of the arts. Participants are encouraged to create masks, wear costumes and paint their faces in honor of the occasion. The festival typically concludes with a countdown to midnight and a fireworks finale. |
0 |
| Arts and Crafts Clubs |
PS-8200.0550 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue hobbies which involve painting, ceramics, crafts and other art forms in cooperation with others who have the same interests, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable or skilled in the area. Some arts and crafts clubs may also provide space for activities, provide access to discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of art or craft pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide access to a library of resources about the subject. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Arts and Crafts Donation Programs |
TI-1800.4500-080 |
Programs that accept donations of paints, brushes, easels, canvases, paper, dyes, chalk, charcoal, colored pencils, clay, glass, wax, beads, pieces of wood, cutting tools, scraps of fabric and other tools and materials that are required for any of a variety of art or craft projects. The materials may be kept by the organization for use in its own program, sold to the general public or teachers (usually at discounted prices) or donated again to arts/crafts programs for use by the people they serve. |
0 |
| Arts and Crafts Instruction |
PL-7400.0500 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills and techniques in any of a variety of visual art forms or crafts. |
3 |
| Arts and Culture |
TA |
Programs that promote, support, produce and/or provide access to the arts and humanities and other experiences which encourage creativity, and also reflect and preserve the collective artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage of the community. |
0 |
| Arts and Culture Occupations |
YO-0300 |
Individuals whose occupations are concerned with the creation, interpretation, preservation and/or exhibition of works and performances that use auditory, kinesthetic and visual phenomena to express ideas and emotions. Included are individuals who are involved in dance, film and video, museum work, music, opera, theater arts, design/applied arts and visual arts including crafts. |
0 |
| Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0700 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with skills and experience in the arts and humanities who are willing to offer their services and work on a voluntary basis without remuneration on projects that benefit the organization or provide entertainment for the people it serves. |
8 |
| Arts/Art History Research |
TR-8000.0500 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the artistic disciplines including creative writing, visual arts (e.g., painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles), performing arts (dance, music, theater), film, video, performance art, interdisciplinary arts, media and electronic arts, and new artistic practices. Objectives of research in this area are to foster creation of literary/artistic works that are suitable for publication, public performance or viewing; facilitate dissemination and presentation of high quality works to a broad public; and advancement of knowledge in the fine arts within the field of artistic endeavor concerned. |
0 |
| Arts/Humanities Councils |
TD-1400.0400 |
Organizations that foster, nurture and sustain artistic excellence or support research, education and public programs in the humanities and create a climate in which the arts and humanities may flourish and be experienced and enjoyed by the public. Included are groups that support design arts, dance, expansion arts, folk arts, media arts (film, radio and television), museums, music, opera/musical theater, theater and the visual arts as well as the humanities including literature, history, philosophy, theology, modern and classical languages, archaeology, linguistics, jurisprudence and the social sciences. |
4 |
| Arts/Humanities Issues |
YZ-0500 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of the arts and humanities. |
0 |
| Asbestos Information |
JP-6500.1900-050 |
Programs that provide general information about asbestos as a substance, the areas in a home where it is typically found, associated safety hazards, testing procedures and suggestions for removal. Asbestos is a fibrous, incombustible form of magnesium and calcium silicate that is used in making insulating materials and which can cause lung disease with exposure. |
0 |
| Asbestos Removal |
JP-6500.1500-050 |
Programs that reduce the hazards associated with insulation materials containing asbestos in homes and other structures by removing the current materials and replacing them with nonhazardous alternatives. Asbestos is a fibrous, incombustible form of magnesium and calcium silicate which can cause lung disease upon exposure. |
0 |
| Asbestos Testing |
JP-6500.1800-050 |
Programs that conduct tests to determine whether homes or other buildings contain hazardous levels of asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous, incombustible form of magnesium and calcium silicate that is used in making insulating materials and which can cause lung disease with exposure. |
0 |
| Asbestosis |
YF-3000.0880 |
A disease that is characterized by fibrous inflammation or chronic hardening of the lungs as a result of protracted inhalation of asbestos particles. Exposure to asbestos has been linked with lung cancer including bronchogenic carcinoma and especially mesothelioma. The latency period may be up to 20 years or more. |
0 |
| Asbestosis Detection |
LF-4900.0550 |
Programs that utilize any of a variety of tests to identify people whose lungs have been adversely affected by exposure to asbestos. |
0 |
| Ashes Disposition |
PB-5000.0500 |
Programs that arrange for the authorized dispersal (scattering) of the cremated remains of an individual who has died, either at sea or in a defined area of the cemetery ground, often referred to as a scattering garden. Arrangements may include a tribute ceremony in which family and friends can gather to scatter the cremated remains at a place with special meaning to the deceased such as a wilderness area or at sea. |
0 |
| Asian Community |
YH-0500 |
Individuals whose nationality, ethnic background and cultural ancestry are those of one of the countries and peoples of the continent of Asia. |
0 |
| Assault/Battery Victims |
YX-1500.0075 |
Individuals who have been subjected to an intentional act of physical harm or the threat of physical harm by another. Aggravated assault/battery occurs when an individual suffers a severe injury at the hands of another, either by battery or through use of a deadly weapon. Definitions of both "assault" and "battery" vary by jurisdiction; and both may be prosecuted via both civil and criminal laws. |
0 |
| Assemblers/Fabricators |
YO-6200.0500 |
Individuals who produce a wide range of finished goods such as aircraft, automobile engines, computers and electrical and electronic components from manufactured parts or subassemblies. Assemblers may work on subassemblies or the final assembly of an array of finished products or components. For example, electrical and electronic equipment assemblers put together or modify missile control systems, radio or test equipment, computers, machine-tool numerical controls, radar or sonar and prototypes of these and other products. Electromechanical equipment assemblers prepare and test equipment or devices such as appliances, dynamometers or ejection-seat mechanisms. Coil winders, tapers and finishers wind wire coil used in resistors, transformers, generators and electric motors. Engine and other machine assemblers construct, assemble, or rebuild engines and turbines and office, agricultural, construction, oilfield, rolling mill, textile, woodworking, paper and food-wrapping machinery. Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging and systems assemblers put together and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles or missiles such as landing gear. Structural metal fabricators and fitters cut, align and fit structural metal parts according to detailed specifications prior to welding or riveting. |
0 |
| Assertive Community Treatment |
RP-6400.8000-050 |
Programs that provide recovery-focused, high intensity, community based treatment, rehabilitation and support services for people with serious and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder. Services are provided in non-office settings by a multidisciplinary team whose members are trained in the areas of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance abuse and vocational rehabilitation; and include treatment, help in managing symptoms of the illness, immediate crisis response, case management, peer support, medications, supportive therapy and practical on-site support in coping with day-to-day demands. ACT teams provide nearly all of the treatment and members work collaboratively as a team with blended roles, not as a group of individual practitioners who operate with primary responsibilities of their own. ACT community and clinical services are guided by the consumers' strengths and preferences, an assertive approach, individually tailored programming, ongoing monitoring, variable support, in vivo service, relating to consumers as responsible citizens, direct availability 24 hours per day, utilizing a variety of community resources and collaborating with the family. The ACT model is also known as the Program of Assertive Community Treatment or PACT. |
0 |
| Assertiveness Training |
PH-6200.0500 |
Programs that utilize a variety of techniques including information sharing, role playing, discussion and feedback to help participants more effectively stand up for their rights, confront situations, take responsibility for their actions, avoid being taken advantage of by others, and act in their own best interests while respecting the rights of others. Sessions may include information about the effective use of body language, the role of eye contact and different communication styles. |
0 |
| Assessment for Substance Use Disorders |
RX-0400 |
Programs that conduct an evaluation to determine whether an individual has a substance use disorder based on a pathological set of behaviors related to use of that substance as well as the nature and extent of the problem. Diagnostic criteria include inability to control or limit the amount taken or the frequency; intense cravings; continuing use despite problems with work, school or family/social obligations or interpersonal problems; risky use, e.g., diving a car or operating machinery while under the influence; or evidence of pharmacological indicators (tolerance and withdrawal symptoms), the adjustment the body makes as it attempts to adapt to the continued and frequent use of a substance. |
6 |
| Assistantships |
HL-8000.0500 |
Programs that provide financial assistance for graduate students in the form of staff positions which carry stipends and, frequently, exemptions from fees. |
0 |
| Assisted Living Facilities |
BH-8400.6000-060 |
Residential facilities specially constructed or converted to combine housing and supportive services in a "homelike" environment with the goal of maximizing the individual functioning and autonomy of residents. Assisted living facilities generally have private apartment-style accommodations with walk in showers, wide doors for wheelchair access, emergency pull cord systems and other special amenities; and offer the individualized array of personal care services which will allow each resident to function as independently as possible. Services vary from facility to facility, but usually include three meals a day with special diets, as required; housekeeping and linen services; personal laundry; social and recreational activities; transportation to medical appointments, stores and community services; money management assistance; assistance with toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility and other activities of daily living; medication management and administration; therapy and pharmacy services; and wellness and exercise programs. Assisted living facilities may be licensed by the state or may not require a license depending on the area in which they are located. |
1 |
| Assistive Listening Devices |
LH-0600.3000-050 |
Programs that pay for or provide devices other than hearing aids, such as voice amplifiers, personal FM systems, inductive loop systems or infrared theater or television head sets which enable people who have hearing impairments to make use of their residual hearing. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment |
LH-0600 |
Programs that pay for or provide equipment, appliances and assistive aids that enable people, including those who have physical or sensory limitations, to increase their mobility and/or ability to communicate and live more comfortably. |
10 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Acquisition Assistance |
LH-0650.0700-015 |
Programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with purchasing, leasing or otherwise acquiring assistive technology equipment. Included are programs that pay for needed assistive technology products outright and those that provide or arrange for grants or interest-free, low-interest or market rate loans to finance the lease/purchase. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication |
LH-0650.0100 |
Programs that assess the needs of individuals who have physical or sensory limitations and develop the particular type of assistive technology product they require. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Extended Warranties |
LH-0650.0150 |
Programs that issue warranties that provide continuing coverage for the repair or replacement of various types of assistive technology equipment after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired. Extended warranties may be purchased from the manufacturer, the organization or practitioner that supplied the equipment, a general insurance company, or other companies that have special warranty plans for specific devices. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Listing Services |
LH-0650.0350 |
Programs that provide a service which matches people in need of a particular piece of equipment with the individual from which it can be obtained. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Loan |
LH-0650.0250 |
Programs that enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to borrow the assistive technology products they require at no charge. Loans may be long or short-term in nature and the devices are returned once the agreed-upon period of time has elapsed. |
2 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options |
LH-0650 |
Programs that provide access to cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and/or visual/reading aids on a custom design, loan, rental, sale or resale basis; which provide immediate cash or loans to help people who have insufficient resources to acquire the equipment they need; which modify commercial products to fit an individual's specific needs; or which repair equipment that is broken. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Rental |
LH-0650.0300 |
Programs that enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to lease the assistive technology products they require in accordance with an agreement which establishes the length of the arrangement, the daily, weekly or monthly rental cost and other contractual details. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Repair |
LH-0650.0325 |
Programs that provide maintenance and repair services for cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids, visual/reading aids or other assistive aids. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Equipment Sales |
LH-0650.0500 |
Programs that sell new, used and/or reconditioned assistive technology products on a retail or discount basis. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Expense Assistance |
LH-0650.0700 |
Programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs. Included are programs that pay for products and support services outright and those that provide or arrange for grants or interest-free, low-interest or market rate loans to finance the lease/purchase or service. |
1 |
| Assistive Technology Information |
LH-2700.0500 |
Programs that provide information about cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids, and/or visual/reading aids which enables potential users to evaluate their alternatives and make informed choices. |
1 |
| Assistive Technology Issues |
YZ-0600 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of assistive technology. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Practitioners |
YO-3000.7150-030 |
Individuals who evaluate, assess and train individuals with disabilities in the use of a particular assistive technology device. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Product Complaints |
DD-1500.0530 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the effectiveness, pricing, lease and rental agreements, guarantees, warranties, maintenance or other problems with cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids or visual/reading aids. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Product Demonstration Centers |
LH-2700.0500-030 |
Programs that exhibit and display the use of different assistive technology products including cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and visual/reading aids to enable people with disabilities who may want to purchase an item to review, try out and evaluate their alternatives. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Product Descriptions |
LH-2700.0500-040 |
Programs that publish newsletters, offer printed materials or maintain websites which provide information about specific assistive technology products or recent developments in the field. The product descriptions are generally intended to provide people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, health care professionals and special educators with enough information to get a better understanding of the assistive technology product without going into complex technical details. They provide a sense of the range of available features and an understanding of why there may be a wide variation in cost, for example, because of differences in sound quality, speed, capacity, or user flexibility and friendliness. They may also include information about where products are manufactured and where they can be purchased. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Product Evaluation |
LH-2700.0500-050 |
Programs that test and compare different products in the assistive technology area including cognitive/learning devices, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and visual/reading aids; provide information about the strengths and weaknesses of each option; and/or help people with disabilities to select the most appropriate equipment or device given their individual circumstances. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Software |
LH-0600.1550-050 |
Programs that pay for or provide software or applications (Apps) including word prediction, grammar and spell checkers, font size changes, text to speech and reading comprehension programs which enable adults and children with disabilities to do word processing or access content or use other computer programs. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Support Services Expense Assistance |
LH-0650.0700-080 |
Programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining or repairing assistive technology equipment/devices. Included are programs that pay for support services outright and those that provide or arrange for grants or interest-free, low-interest or market rate loans to finance the service. |
0 |
| Assistive Technology Training |
LH-2700.0600 |
Programs that provide training for individuals who have physical or sensory limitations and/or for their caregivers which focuses on the care and utilization of the particular type of assistive technology product they require and changes the devices might require in their lives. Assistive technology training may deal with cognitive/learning aids, computer access aids, assistive technology software, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and/or visual aids. |
0 |
| Assyrian Community |
YH-5000.0450 |
Individuals who identify themselves as part of the Assyrian community through ethnic background, cultural ancestry and the Assyrian language. Assyrians are a non-Arab, Christian people who have had no nation state since the sixth century B.C.; and, historically have lived in several different countries including Iraq, Iran, Syria, Turkey and the former Soviet Union. Most Assyrians remaining in the Middle East live in Iraq though many have been forced to flee the country due to persecution. Large numbers now live in North America, Australia and western Europe. |
0 |
| Asthma |
YF-3000.0920 |
A disorder of the bronchial system that is characterized by labored breathing accompanied by wheezing that is caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of their mucous membrane. Recurrence and severity of attacks is influenced by secondary factors, mental or physical fatigue, exposure to fumes, endocrine changes at various periods in life and emotional situations. |
0 |
| Asthma Clinics |
LT-1750.0650 |
Programs that provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic and/or treatment services for individuals who have asthma, a respiratory disorder that is characterized by recurrent episodes of difficulty breathing. |
0 |
| Astronomers |
YO-8000.6500-050 |
Individuals who use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the fundamental nature of the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. They use research data to calculate the composition of galaxies, quasars, stars and planets and to measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources. Included are observational astronomers who study the stars and galaxies using equipment such as radio, optical, and x-ray telescopes, spectrographs and satellite-mounted television cameras with computer-controlled image intensifiers; and theoretical astronomers who work on developing theories from observations they make themselves or from those made by other astronomers. They develop mathematical equations derived from the laws of physics, and apply these equations to observations. Astronomers may also teach, program computers, build scientific instruments, and develop and write scientific reports to make their work available for use by other scientists. They may also apply their knowledge to solve problems in navigation, space flight and satellite communications; and to develop the instrumentation and techniques that are used to observe and collect astronomical data. |
0 |
| Astronomy Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.8100-050 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in the science that deals with the material universe beyond the earth's atmosphere, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures or other presentations that deal with the sun, planets, stars, galaxies, comets and other celestial bodies; excursions to observatories or planetariums; group observations of eclipses and other celestial phenomena; and other similar opportunities for members to engage in their hobby. Some astronomy clubs/societies arrange for or provide access to telescopes or other related equipment, often in partnership with a local library. |
0 |
| Astronomy and Space Sciences Research |
TR-6500.6500-030 |
Programs that conduct research which uses the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the fundamental nature of the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Research data are used to calculate the composition of galaxies, quasars, stars and planets and to measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources. Included are observational research which studies the stars and galaxies using equipment such as radio, optical, and x-ray telescopes, spectrographs and satellite-mounted television cameras with computer-controlled image intensifiers; and theoretical research which develops theories based on observations. Astronomical research data may also be used to solve problems in navigation, space flight and satellite communications; and to develop the instrumentation and techniques that are used to observe and collect astronomical data. |
0 |
| Asylum Application Adjudication |
FT-3550.0700 |
Programs that accept and make decisions regarding petitions for asylee status in situations where the individuals are unwilling or unable to return to or avail themselves of the protection of their country of nationality or last residence because they have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, political opinion, membership in a particular social group, or nationality. Asylum applications must be filed within one year of admission to the United States and can be made after admission or at a port of entry. Asylees may apply for lawful permanent residence status after one year. |
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| Asylum Application Filing Assistance |
FT-3600.6500-060 |
Programs that assist in filing petitions for asylee status in situations where the individuals are unwilling or unable to return to or avail themselves of the protection of their country of nationality or last residence because they have been persecuted or have a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, political opinion, membership in a particular social group, or nationality. Asylum applications must be filed within one year of admission to the United States and can be made after admission or at a port of entry. Asylees may apply for lawful permanent resident status after one year. |
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| Asylum Offices |
FT-3500.1500-050 |
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services offices that are devoted to the evaluation of requests for sanctuary from foreign nationals or stateless individuals who claim persecution on the basis of their race, religion, political opinion, membership in a particular social group or nationality. |
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| At Risk Adults |
YJ-0500.0100 |
Adults who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, abuse, substance abuse, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development. |
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| At Risk Families |
YJ-0500.0300 |
Families who, because of their economic or environmental situation or history or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to follow a generational pattern of self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, gang involvement, substance abuse, child abuse, welfare dependency, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten the health, safety and/or personal development of family members. |
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| At Risk Populations |
YJ-0500 |
People who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation or a health problem or disability, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in self-destructive behavior, criminal activity, abuse, substance abuse, chronic unemployment, homelessness, unwanted pregnancy and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development. |
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| At Risk Youth |
YJ-0500.0500 |
Youth who, because of their economic, environmental or family situation, a health problem or disability or past behavior, are considered more likely than others to be affected by or become involved in child abuse or neglect, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, gang behavior, adolescent pregnancy, truancy, unemployment and other problems which threaten their health, safety and/or personal development. |
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| At Risk Youth Employment Programs |
ND-6500.9800-050 |
Programs that provide comprehensive support services for specific populations of at-risk youth such as young offenders, homeless youth, youth living in high-poverty areas and foster youth who need assistance preparing for, finding and retaining paid employment. Services may include vocational assessment; guidance relating to resume preparation, job application letters and questionnaires, interview techniques, appropriate dress and personal-social behaviors that will allow them to get along with employers and co-workers on the job; job skills development support; job placement assistance; limited periods of subsidized employment, where necessary; and/or on-the-job support, as required, to help the individual retain his or her position. |
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| At Risk for Homelessness |
YV-0400 |
Individuals or families who are at risk for becoming homeless because they are unable to make their rent or mortgage payment and face eviction or foreclosure or who have already lost their permanent residence and are "doubled up", i.e., are staying temporarily with friends or relatives. |
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| At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs |
BH-0500 |
Programs authorized under federal or state legislation or local government initiatives that provide financial assistance and supportive services for individuals and/or families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Included are prevention programs that help people at imminent risk for homelessness preserve current housing or secure alternative housing; diversion programs that help people actively seeking shelter to identify and access viable alternatives including shared housing arrangements and transitional housing/shelter; and rapid re-housing programs that help people who are already homeless move as quickly as possible into permanent housing. Services may include case management, rental deposits, rent assistance, utility deposits, housing search assistance, moving expenses, expenses related to non-shelter temporary housing in situations where permanent housing has been secured but is currently unavailable, and other costs the family may incur in the process of acquiring or maintaining housing. Allowable activities, eligibility criteria and other requirements vary depending on the jurisdiction, the funding source and the focus of the program. |
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| Ataxia |
YF-3000.0950 |
A condition that occurs when parts of the nervous system that control movement are damaged. People with ataxia experience a failure of muscle control in their arms and legs, resulting in a lack of balance and coordination or a disturbance of gait. While the term ataxia is primarily used to describe this set of symptoms, it is sometimes also used to refer to a family of disorders. It is not, however, a specific diagnosis. Most disorders that result in ataxia cause cells in the part of the brain called the cerebellum to degenerate, or atrophy. Sometimes the spine is also affected. Many ataxias are hereditary and are classified by chromosomal location and a pattern of inheritance. Among the more common inherited ataxias are Friedreich's ataxia and Machado-Joseph disease. Sporadic ataxias can also occur in families with no prior history. Ataxia can also be acquired. Conditions that can cause acquired ataxia include stroke, multiple sclerosis, tumors, alcoholism, peripheral neuropathy, metabolic disorders and vitamin deficiencies. |
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| Atheists |
YR-6580.0400 |
Individuals who deny the existence of God or other supreme beings. |
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| Athletes |
YO-6900.0400 |
Individuals who compete in organized, officiated sports events, often to entertain spectators. When playing a game, athletes are required to understand the strategies of their game while obeying the rules and regulations of the sport. The events in which they compete include both team sports (such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer) and individual sports (such as golf, tennis and bowling). As the type of sport varies, so does the level of play ranging from unpaid high school athletics to professional sports in which the best from around the world compete before international television audiences. |
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| Athletic Associations |
TN-0500 |
Organizations that are responsible for regulating, coordinating and promoting athletic programs for children, youth and/or adults at the local, state, regional, national or international levels. The associations may focus on a particular sport (e.g., football, figure skating), may pertain to programs within particular types of institutions (e.g., high schools, colleges and universities), may focus on professional sports or may be structured to meet the needs of individual professionals associated with athletic programs (e.g., coaches, officials, sports writers). |
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| Athletic Clubs |
PL-6400.6750-050 |
Membership organizations that may be equipped with playing courts for handball, racquetball, squash or other energetic games; saunas; steam baths; jacuzzis; swimming facilities; tanning facilities; weight training equipment and other facilities for improving overall physical fitness and appearance. |
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| Athletic Fields/Courts |
PL-6400.7000-050 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, playing fields and paved areas that are appropriately structured and equipped for use in a variety of sports and games. |
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| Athletic Trainer Complaints |
DD-1500.0540 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the quality of service, unethical or improper conduct of other inappropriate business practices of individuals who evaluate the physical condition of professional and amateur athletes and provide advice which helps them maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competitions. |
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| Athletic Trainers |
YO-6900.0500 |
Individuals who evaluate the physical condition of professional and amateur athletes and provide advice which helps them maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competitions. They prescribe routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles; recommend special diets; provide massages to relieve soreness, strains and bruises; wrap ankles, fingers, or wrists of athletes in synthetic skin, protective gauze and adhesive tape to support muscles and ligaments; render first aid to injured players; and obtain the services of a physician when required. |
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| Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology Research |
TR-6500.6500-050 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the atmosphere's physical characteristics, motions and processes and the ways in which it affects the rest of the environment. Research scientists in this area may study information about air pressure, temperature, humidity and wind velocity; and apply physical and mathematical relationships to make short-range and long-range weather forecasts. Their data come from weather satellites, weather radar, sensors and weather stations in many parts of the world. They may also attempt to identify and interpret climate trends, understand past weather and analyze today's weather. Weather information and meteorological research also are applicable in air pollution control, agriculture, forestry, air and sea transportation, defense and the study of possible trends in the Earth's climate such as global warming, droughts and ozone depletion. |
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| Atmospheric Scientists/Meteorologists |
YO-8000.6500-080 |
Individuals, commonly called meteorologists, who study the atmosphere's physical characteristics, motions and processes and the ways in which it affects the rest of our environment. They study information on air pressure, temperature, humidity and wind velocity; and apply physical and mathematical relationships to make short-range and long-range weather forecasts. Their data come from weather satellites, weather radar, sensors and weather stations in many parts of the world. Atmospheric scientists also attempt to identify and interpret climate trends, understand past weather and analyze today's weather. Weather information and meteorological research also are applied in air pollution control, agriculture, forestry, air and sea transportation, defense and the study of possible trends in the Earth's climate such as global warming, droughts and ozone depletion. |
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| Attendant Registries |
PH-2400.0500 |
Programs that maintain lists of individuals who are available to assist people who have disabilities in activities of daily living and which link individuals who are in need of this service with appropriate resources. The program may also recruit personnel to help individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living, screen people who apply, provide training for the workers, help in-home care recipients interview and select prospective workers and monitor the quality of care each individual receives. |
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