| Olympics/Olympics Style Competitions |
PL-8000.5500 |
An international program of sports training and athletic competition that features a variety of sports and games. Also included are Olympics-style amateur sports festivals that may be narrower in geographic scope. |
0 |
| Omani Community |
YH-5000.6200 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Oman or who identify themselves as part of the Omani community. Oman is a country within the Middle East. The official language is Arabic. |
0 |
| On Call Employment |
ND-3600.0400-600 |
Programs that provide or assist people in obtaining employment arrangements in which they are called into work only when they are needed. |
0 |
| On Call Workers |
YL-3500.0400-600 |
Individuals who hold positions where they are called into work only when they are needed. |
0 |
| On Street Construction Materials Permits |
DF-7000.8295-630 |
Programs that issue permits which provide written authorization for an individual to use any part of the road right of way (from property line to property line) for storing building materials, parking light construction equipment, erecting minor construction fencing, placing dumpsters of the street for construction or demolition waste, or detouring traffic or parking equipment on public streets overnight. Encroachment permits may be issued for temporary and long term placements. |
0 |
| On the Job Training |
ND-2000.3500-630 |
Programs that identify public or private sector employers that are willing to take on trainees who learn to perform the tasks that are associated with their position at the work site using the actual tools, equipment, documents and materials that they will use when fully trained. OJT trainees work under the supervision of skilled employees who serve as instructors following a training plan established by the employee, the employer and an external agency, if matching wages are being paid by that agency; and are engaged in productive work and earn a wage as they are trained. Employers may be offered cash training reimbursements (subsidized wages) or other incentives to hire difficult-to-employ individuals and are generally expected to hire the trainees upon successful completion of the training. |
6 |
| Oncology Home Nursing |
LT-2800.3100-580 |
Programs whose home health care services are provided by registered nurses who may have advanced training and specialize in providing care for people who have cancer. |
0 |
| One Stop Address Change Assistance |
DF-7000.6420 |
Programs that help people who are moving file change of address information with relevant government agencies and departments. The requests are made all at the same time rather than one-by-one with each of the separate agencies. |
0 |
| One Stop Government Identification Replacement Services |
DF-7000.6425 |
Programs that help people replace specified government issued personal identification in situations where the documents have been lost. The requests are made all at the same time rather than one-by-one with each of the separate agencies. |
0 |
| One Time Only Volunteers |
YY-9200.6600 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time to work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and are willing to commit to a single project or to work on a single day. |
0 |
| Ongoing Board Training Assistance |
TP-1000.2000-650 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and/or relevant staff develop ongoing training for board members or which provide workshops or customized training on any of a number of topics relevant to building and maintaining an effective board. |
0 |
| Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance |
BD-1800.2000-640 |
Programs that provide an ongoing supply of groceries, usually once a month, for people whose income is not sufficient to meet their needs. Included are programs that provide enough food for an entire balanced meal or series of meals and those that provide a supplemental supply of groceries. Some programs deliver food to people whose disabilities or illnesses make it difficult for them to leave home. |
1 |
| Online Connection Services |
TJ-1800.6500 |
Commercial and community-based organizations that provide a means for people using personal computers equipped with modems to communicate with remote computers and access the information and services that are available through the selected service provider. These may include electronic mail, listservs, newsgroups/forums, frequently asked questions (FAQs), chat groups, computer file archives and the World Wide Web. |
0 |
| Online Databases |
TJ-4500.6500 |
Public, academic and special libraries or other organizations that provide online resources and/or search services for people who want to access OCLC's (Online Computer Library Center) FirstSearch collection of databases, the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE, the U.S. Department of Education's ERIC and other databases that contain digitized versions of articles and information from print sources such as magazines, newspapers, journals and reference books as well as music and other content. Lexis/Nexis, Micromedia ProQuest, Ebsco and Gale/Cengage are among the major vendors. |
0 |
| Online Dispute Resolution |
FP-0700.6300 |
Programs that offer procedures for settling disputes that combine traditional alternative dispute resolution modalities (arbitration, mediation, negotiation) with Internet technology, allowing parties to a dispute to discuss and reach a resolution without having to meet in person. Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), like other alternative dispute resolution methods, does not involve a court, judge or jury in the decision process, and can often be done entirely through email, videoconferencing or both. ODR is seen as attractive because it may be faster, cheaper and more convenient than other methods, allows parties in different locations or countries to avoid the cost and inconvenience of travel and may be attractive to people conducting business using e-commerce transactions. Some applications are fully automated websites that are available to both parties to a dispute (or their insurers), generally for the purpose of exchanging offers, but most such tools are limited to handling disputes where the amount of the settlement is the only unresolved issue. |
0 |
| Online Purchase/Trade Safe Exchange Zones |
TI-5000.6000 |
Locations in the community operated by police departments or other trusted local entities where buyers, sellers and traders using websites like Craigslist or EBay can meet to complete their transaction in person. |
0 |
| Online Shopping Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-640 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams involving bogus websites or mobile apps that attempt to lure consumers into purchasing items that are shoddy knock-offs or never delivered. Many faux e-stores impersonate well-known retailers, with logos, slogans and URLs that are easily mistaken for the real thing. They offer popular items at a fraction of the usual cost and promise perks like free shipping and overnight delivery. Clothing and jewelry, furniture and home decor, electronics, cosmetics, health and nutrition, and pets are among the most common categories of products in shopping scams, according to the BBB. Some scammers may seed malware within sites, apps, pop-ups and email coupons that infects the victim's device and harvests personal information for use in identity theft. |
0 |
| Online Tax Preparation/E-Filing Sites |
DT-6500 |
Programs that provide Internet sites where people can file individual, business or other tax return information electronically using specific software products. Users answer questions about their income, withholding, dependents, deductions and other details and the software completes the calculations. The returns may be filed electronically with the appropriate federal and state tax agencies or printed for mailing through the postal system. |
1 |
| Online Volunteers |
YY-3000.6000 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time and work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and have a preference for projects that can be completed via the Internet or other computer-based communication systems. |
0 |
| Only Children |
YK-8000.6300 |
Children who have no siblings and adults who were only children. |
0 |
| Open Adoption |
PH-0300.8100-600 |
Programs that specialize in handling adoptions which allow for some form of association among birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees. In open adoptions, information about the adoptive parents and the birth parents (e.g., last names, addresses, and telephone numbers) is exchanged providing an opportunity for the adopted child to develop a relationship with his or her birth family. Whether ongoing contact is monthly, annually or sporadic depends on the parties and is generally decided by them rather than an agency or lawyer. |
0 |
| Open Banks/ATMs |
TH-2600.1500-620 |
Programs that gather and disseminate to the public, government agencies, the media and other organizations information about banks and ATM machines that remain open and functioning following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that has disrupted normal commerce in the community. |
0 |
| Open Burning Permits |
DF-7000.6460 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize community residents to have open fires on their property for recreational, brush or rubbish disposal or land clearing purposes. Recreational fires generally include bonfires, open-pit burning and barbecues other than those using charcoal or gas grills. Permits are usually issued by local fire departments. |
0 |
| Open Gas Stations |
TH-2600.1500-650 |
Programs that gather and disseminate to the public, government agencies, the media and other organizations information about gas stations that have fuel and remain open for business following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that has disrupted normal commerce in the community. |
0 |
| Open Grocery Stores |
TH-2600.1500-680 |
Programs that gather and disseminate to the public, government agencies, the media and other organizations information about grocery stores that have food supplies and remain open for business following a disaster or large-scale emergency that has disrupted normal commerce in the community. |
0 |
| Open Hardware Stores |
TH-2600.1500-710 |
Programs that gather and disseminate to the public, government agencies, the media and other organizations information about hardware stores that have critical clean-up and rebuilding tools and supplies and remain open for business following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that has disrupted normal commerce in the community. |
0 |
| Open Pharmacies |
TH-2600.1500-715 |
Programs that gather and disseminate to the public, government agencies, the media and other organizations information about pharmacies that remain open for business following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that has disrupted normal commerce in the community. |
0 |
| Open Universities |
HD-0500.6300 |
Institutions of higher education that have liberal admissions policies, feature external degree programs and often use nontraditional delivery systems such as telecourses. Many programs target midcareer professionals who are given academic credit for relevant aspects of their working experience. |
0 |
| Opera Appreciation |
PL-7400.0700-650 |
Programs that offer classes or lectures which teach the history and fundamentals of opera, review the story lines of specific works, critique particular performances and provide opportunities for participants to attend operatic productions. |
0 |
| Opera Halls |
TA-6800.6000 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public performing arts facilities that are designed specifically to accommodate the production needs of opera performances. |
0 |
| Opera Performances |
TA-6500 |
Community or university-based programs or organizations operating on a commercial basis that offer theatric productions with texts set to music and sung to orchestral accompaniment. Also included are programs that arrange for opera festivals. |
1 |
| Operating System Selection/Support Services |
TP-3350.6500 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select, install and effectively use a software platform on which their other applications will run. Operating systems perform basic functions such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories, controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers, making sure that different programs and users running simultaneously do not interfere with one another and enforcing system security. |
0 |
| Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans |
YN-9000.6000 |
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service in Afghanistan and surrounding countries during Operation Enduring Freedom which began on October 7, 2001, with allied air strikes on Taliban and al Qaeda targets. |
0 |
| Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans |
YN-9000.6050 |
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a military conflict in Iraq that began in 2003 with an attack by a coalition of forces led by the United States and that resulted in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime. U.S. combat troops were withdrawn in 2010. |
0 |
| Operation New Dawn Veterans |
YN-9000.6065 |
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who qualify as veterans by virtue of their service during Operation New Dawn. The transition to Operation New Dawn, September 1, 2010 marked the official end to Operation Iraqi Freedom and combat operations by United States forces in Iraq. During Operation New Dawn, the remaining 50,000 U.S. servicemembers serving in Iraq conducted stability operations, focusing on advising, assisting and training Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). Operation New Dawn also represented a shift from a predominantly military U.S. presence to one that was predominantly civilian, as the Departments of Defense and State worked together with governmental and non-governmental agencies to help build Iraq's civil capacity. |
0 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians |
YO-3000.1950-450 |
Individuals who make prescription eyeglass or contact lenses, or manufacture lenses for other optical instruments such as telescopes and binoculars. They cut, grind, edge and finish lenses according to specifications provided by dispensing opticians, optometrists or ophthalmologists; and may insert lenses into frames to produce finished glasses. Although some lenses still are produced by hand, technicians are increasingly using automated equipment to make lenses. |
0 |
| Ophthalmic Technicians/Technologists |
YO-3000.1950-500 |
Individuals who assist ophthalmologists in examining and treating patients with vision problems, vision disorders and eye diseases. Ophthalmic technicians are trained to take medical histories, administer eye medications, instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses, perform all the ophthalmologic tests necessary for preliminary and highly specific eye exams, assist in ophthalmic surgery and maintain ophthalmic and surgical instruments as well as office equipment. Ophthalmic technologists are trained for additional duties such as taking ophthalmic photographs, using ultrasound and providing instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. |
0 |
| Ophthalmologists |
YO-3000.1950-550 |
Physicians who perform eye surgery, and diagnose and treat eye diseases and injuries. Like optometrists, they also examine eyes and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. |
0 |
| Ophthalmology |
LV-2400.6300 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have diseases or injuries which affect the eyes. |
0 |
| Ophthalmology Referrals |
LH-2600.2000-600 |
Programs that maintain lists of ophthalmologists and link individuals who have diseases or injuries which have affected their eyes with physicians who are qualified in the desired area of specialization. |
0 |
| Opinion Poll Survey Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1500.7000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to interview people to compile statistical information about particular topics, such as public issues or consumer buying habits, on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
0 |
| Opinion/Editorial Development |
TP-6700.5200-700 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other groups write and place "op-ed" pieces or editorial responses in local, state or national newspapers or other news media. Op-ed pieces are guest commentaries written by syndicated columnists or local citizens, experts, organizational leaders and others which provide an in-depth and often personal perspective on issues considered to be of current importance. Tasks may include developing positive working relationships with editorial staff, determining the content focus of the article, identifying the right news organization, contacting the editorial page editor or chief editor to discuss the piece, ensuring that timing for the piece is appropriate, writing a focused, provocative article of approximately 750 words, choosing the right author(s) for collaboration (e.g., a readily recognized board member), formatting the piece, preparing a cover memo or letter, transmitting the piece and following up to determine whether the article has been accepted and when it will run. |
0 |
| Opioid Antidote Distribution Programs |
RX-8470.1900-630 |
Programs that distribute Narcan or other similar substances that block the effects of opiates such as heroin, morphine, codeine, OxyContin, methadone, fentanyl and Vicodin but cannot themselves be used to get a person high. Opiate antidotes can be used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose including restoring breathing that has stopped or slowed down, and may be distributed to opiate users to reduce the number of deaths that occur from opiate overdose. |
0 |
| Opioid Detoxification |
RX-1700.1700-500 |
Programs that specialize in providing detoxification services for people who have a physical dependency on an opioid substance (usually heroin, oxycodone or morphine). Detoxification methods vary but often entail stabilization via prescription medication such as methadone, buprenorphine (Subutex), buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) or naltrexone administered by medical professionals. Specialized opioid detoxification programs can be either inpatient or outpatient. |
0 |
| Opioid Use Disorder |
YF-8000.1800-620 |
A disorder that is characterized by the use of opiates including heroin, opium, nonprescription methadone and morphine that are valued for the physical and psychological symptoms they produce including insensitivity to physical or emotional pain, euphoria, drowsiness and sleep. Negative side effects include the risk of an overdose which may result in death through respiratory depression; severe withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withheld; and associated health problems including the risk of hepatitis, blood poisoning, abscesses of the liver, brain and lungs and AIDS. |
0 |
| Oppositional/Defiant Disorder |
YF-5000.1700-650 |
A disorder of childhood and adolescence that is characterized by a consistent, severe pattern of disobedience, negativism and provocative opposition to authority figures, especially parents and teachers, even in situations where such behavior is detrimental to the interests and well-being of the individual involved. Defiant behaviors include persistent stubbornness, resistance to directions, and unwillingness to compromise, give in, or negotiate with adults or peers, but not the serious physical aggression and interference with the rights of others associated with conduct disorder. |
0 |
| Opthalmologist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-537 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, quality of service, excessive fees, misrepresentation, fraud, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of ophthalmologists. |
0 |
| Optical Scanning Equipment Selection |
TP-3350.3000-600 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select and purchase equipment that can read text, forms and illustrations and translate them into electronic (digital) form. Scanned information can be stored in a file, displayed on a screen and manipulated by programs such as Adobe Photoshop, but unless an optical character recognition (OCR) system is included in the equipment, scanned text material cannot be edited. Scanners are distinguished based on the scanning technology they use, the resolution they can support, the color range they can reproduce and their size and shape. |
0 |
| Optician Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-540 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, violations of laws relating to the quality of service, excessive fees, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of opticians. |
0 |
| Opticians |
YO-3000.1950-600 |
Individuals who fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions written by ophthalmologists or optometrists. They examine written prescriptions to determine the specifications of lenses. They recommend eyeglass frames, lenses and lens coatings after considering the prescription and the customer's occupation, habits and facial features. Some opticians specialize in fitting contacts, artificial eyes or cosmetic shells to cover blemished eyes. |
0 |
| Optometric Referrals |
LH-2600.2000-650 |
Programs that maintain lists of vision care personnel and link people who are in need of eye examinations or corrective lenses with qualified professionals. |
0 |
| Optometric Technicians/Assistants |
YO-3000.1950-650 |
Individuals who assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments and performing office administrative functions. They assist in testing patients' vision, provide frame styling services and instruct patients in contact lens handling. They administer vision therapy programs prescribed by the optometrist. Some technicians do laboratory work, modify conventional contact lenses, keep inventories of clinical materials and maintain instruments. Some have office management responsibilities which may include patient billing and record keeping. |
0 |
| Optometrist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-560 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, quality of service, excessive fees, misrepresentation, fraud, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of optometrists. |
0 |
| Optometrists |
YO-3000.1950-700 |
Individuals who examine people's eyes, prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision problems or ocular disorders. They check patient vision using eye charts; measure patient nearsightedness, farsightedness, depth perception and other vision problems using optical instruments; prescribe and fit corrective lenses or other corrective treatments to conserve, improve and correct vision; prescribe training exercises to strengthen weak eye muscles; and counsel patients on contact lens use and care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, working distances and safety factors. They may also examine eyes for glaucoma and other diseases and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons when ocular or other diseases are found. Optometrists may specialize in fitting visual aids for people who are partially blind, fitting contact lenses or correcting special vision problems. |
0 |
| Optometry |
LV-2400.6350 |
Programs that are staffed by health care professionals who are licensed to provide primary eye care services including comprehensive eye health and vision examinations; diagnosis and treatment of disease and vision disorders; and prescriptions for glasses, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy and medications. Optometrists check patient vision using eye charts; measure patient nearsightedness, farsightedness, depth perception and other vision problems using optical instruments; prescribe and fit corrective lenses or other corrective treatments to conserve, improve and correct vision; prescribe training exercises to strengthen weak eye muscles; and counsel patients on contact lens use and care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, working distances and safety factors. They may also examine eyes for glaucoma and other diseases and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons when ocular or other diseases are found. Optometrists may specialize in fitting visual aids for people who are partially blind, fitting contact lenses or correcting special vision problems. |
2 |
| Oral Cancer Screening |
LF-4900.1500-550 |
Programs that offer examinations of the neck, face, lips and mouth with the objective of detecting cancers which, if caught in an early stage, may be treated with a higher probability of success. Screening for oral cancer may be done during a physical examination by a dentist or doctor and may include referrals, if necessary, for further testing or treatment. |
0 |
| Oral Fluid HIV Tests |
LF-4900.2400-600 |
Programs that conduct enzyme immunoassay (EIA) screening tests which examine fluid drawn from the gum lining in the mouth (oral mucosal transudate) using a special collection device to detect HIV antibody in individuals who have been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Repeatedly reactive EIA tests are confirmed using the Western blot. |
0 |
| Oral Health Education/Information |
LH-2700.6350 |
Programs that provide information about dental health and hygiene (including the importance of brushing and flossing, using dental sealants, the benefits of fluoridation, avoiding sugary foods and getting regular checkups) which encourages the public to make choices that help them avoid cavities, gum disease or other oral health problems and improve their overall well being. These programs may also provide general information about oral health problems (such as oral cancer, teeth grinding, periodontal disease and bad breath) and associated treatment options; education and outreach regarding the importance of oral health care for women who are pregnant including information about the relationship between gum disease and preterm and low birth weight babies; and fact sheets or other materials which address oral health issues such as community water fluoridation as a preventive measure, use of bottled water, oral health nutrition, cosmetic dentistry/tooth whitening, oral piercing, dental anesthesia, dental benefits/insurance, choosing a dentist, and oral health for specific populations (such as children, adolescents, pregnant women, older adults or people with diabetes). |
0 |
| Oral Health Issues |
YZ-6130 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of oral health including issues relating to the mouth, teeth and gums. |
0 |
| Oral History Programs |
TA-3000.5900 |
Programs that conduct taped interviews with people to collect material that may not be found in written form and exists mainly in the memories of participants with the objective of compiling a history that describes the significant and/or ordinary detail of individual, family or community life. Oral history programs are frequently offered by universities, aging-related programs or individual writers; and may focus on a particular era or event in an effort to capture the memories of those with firsthand experience or may simply record a family history that may be published in the form of the individual's memoirs. |
0 |
| Oral Speech Aids |
LH-0600.8200-650 |
Programs that pay for or provide devices such as amplifiers, clarifiers and artificial larynges which make an individual's residual speech more intelligible. |
0 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
YO-3000.1800-500 |
Individuals who perform surgery on the mouth, jaws, and related head and neck structures to execute difficult and multiple extractions of teeth, remove tumors and other abnormal growths, correct abnormal jaw relations by mandibular or maxillary revision, prepare the mouth for insertion of dental prostheses and treat fractured jaws. |
0 |
| Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery |
LV-1600.6300 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who perform restorative dental operations on the mouth and associated structures, especially the teeth and jaws and, in some cases, the face. |
0 |
| Orchestral Performances |
TA-5750.1200-650 |
Programs that offer performances which feature complex symphonic works, overtures and other classical pieces played by a large orchestra of winds, strings, and percussion with multiple players for most parts. Also included are programs that offer chamber orchestra performances which feature ensembles the size of a small orchestra with one player for each part; and those that arrange for orchestral music festivals or orchestral music competitions that are staged as public performances. |
1 |
| Orchid Societies |
PS-8200.3000-650 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in orchids, 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 field trips which enable participants to view different types of orchids; lectures, slide shows or other types of presentations that provide information about growing orchids; and opportunities for members to share their own gardening experiences with orchids and/or participate in orchid-related competitions. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Order Clerks |
YO-1500.6000 |
Individuals who receive and process incoming orders for a wide variety of goods or services such as spare parts for machines, consumer appliances, gas and electric power connections, film rentals and articles of clothing. Orders for materials, merchandise or services can come from inside or outside an organization. In large companies with many worksites such as automobile manufacturers, clerks order parts and equipment from the company's warehouses. Inside order clerks receive orders from other workers employed by the same company or from salespersons in the field. Outside order clerks receive orders from outside companies or individuals. Order clerks in wholesale businesses, for example, receive orders from retail establishments for merchandise that the retailer, in turn, sells to the public. Other outside order clerks work for catalogue companies and online retailers and receive and process orders from individual customers by telephone, fax, regular mail or email. |
0 |
| Ore/Mineral Processing Workers |
YO-6200.6100 |
Individuals who operate machinery and equipment that control the processing of mineral ores, metals or cement. They work in mineral ore and metal processing plants such as copper, lead and zinc refineries; uranium processing plants; steel mills; aluminum plants; precious metal refineries; cement processing plants; clay, glass and stone processing plants; and foundries. Mineral-bearing ore is subjected to various processes to extract the minerals. The ore is first crushed, then processing equipment such as screens, grinding mills, filters, flotation cells, tanks and conveyors are used to extract concentrated minerals. The minerals in their final form are produced by smelting. |
0 |
| Organ Donor Assistance Programs |
LH-0500.6330 |
Programs that provide monetary support to defray the expenses of individuals who are willing to donate a kidney, bone marrow or other organs or tissue. The financial assistance is intended to help living donors meet their expenses and is not available to people who intend to donate organs posthumously. |
0 |
| Organ Donor Cards/Registries |
LH-0500.6350 |
Programs that maintain computerized repositories of information about individuals who have registered their intent to donate organs and tissue and the conditions under which they may be used; provide cards that people who want to donate vital organs, tissue or their entire bodies (for purposes of anatomical study) can complete, sign and carry with them; or issue stickers which can be affixed to an individual's driver license indicating the intent to donate. |
0 |
| Organ Procurement Organizations |
LH-0500.6450 |
Organizations that work with hospital personnel and families of potential organ donors to determine organ donor suitability, help families of donors make an informed decision, and make arrangements for transplant programs to send a team of surgeons to recover the organs for transplantation and transport them to the hospital where recipients are prepared and waiting for the transplant operation. The federal government designates an organ procurement organization's service area and the hospitals with which it is to establish working relationships. |
0 |
| Organ Transplants |
LT-6200 |
Programs that specialize in the surgical replacement of organs or living tissue in people whose own organs are dysfunctional. |
0 |
| Organ and Tissue Banks |
LH-0500.6300 |
Programs that accept donated hearts, kidneys, livers, eyes, ears, skin and other organs and tissue for use in transplant operations. |
0 |
| Organ/Tissue Transplant Education Programs |
LH-2700.6400 |
Programs that provide information that improves the public's understanding of organ and tissue transplantation, its history, current legislation pertaining to donation, the behaviors and diseases that lead to organ failure and the need for a transplant, the types of organs/tissue that can be donated, the organ donation process, the impact of organ and tissue donation on the lives of those who receive these gifts and the consequences of organ and tissue shortages. The purpose of most organ/tissue transplant education programs is to increase the number of people who actually become donors, answer frequently asked questions and provide basic information about how to obtain a donor card and become a part of the program. Some education programs may focus on particular target populations such as minorities. |
3 |
| Organ/Tissue Transplant Issues |
YZ-6150 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of organ and tissue transplants. |
0 |
| Organic Acidemias |
YF-3000.5750 |
A group of inheritable metabolic disorders that are characterized by a defect in protein metabolism in which an essential enzyme is absent or malfunctioning resulting in a build up of chemicals, usually acids, on one side of the metabolic blockage and a deficiency of vital chemicals on the other. As a result, there is an overdosage of one chemical (often toxic) and the shortage of another which is essential to normal body functioning. Characteristics of the conditions include general malaise, reluctance to feed, breathing problems, vomiting, hypotonia (floppiness) and/or spasticity (stiffness). Early detection and treatment can greatly mitigate the effects of the disorder. |
0 |
| Organic Certification |
DF-7000.6480 |
Programs that issue certificates which provide written assurance that produce from a particular agricultural establishment has been grown for three years without the application of synthetic pesticides or chemicals. Livestock may also be certified "organic" if they have been raised on organic feeds (for at least a year in the U.S). |
0 |
| Organic Farmers |
YO-0200.8000-550 |
Individuals who own, manage or work on farms where fruits, vegetables and other produce are grown "naturally" without the use of chemically-formulated fertilizers or pesticides. |
0 |
| Organic Farming Assistance |
BD-2600.0500-630 |
Programs that provide information, technical assistance and support regarding the development and maintenance of gardens in which fruit, vegetables and other produce are grown "naturally" without the use of chemically-formulated fertilizers or pesticides. |
0 |
| Organic Farms |
BD-2600.0100-620 |
Agricultural establishments that maintain gardens in which fruit, vegetables and other produce are grown "naturally" without the use of chemically-formulated fertilizers or pesticides. Some establishments may sell their products directly to the public. |
0 |
| Organic Food |
BD-1800.8200-650 |
Programs that provide meat and produce that have been certified organic. Produce that has been grown for three years without the application of synthetic pesticides or chemicals, and livestock that has raised on organic feeds for at least a year are considered "organic". |
0 |
| Organic Gardening Societies |
PS-8200.3000-670 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in the development and maintenance of private and/or community gardens in which fruits, vegetables and other produce are grown "naturally" without the use of chemically-formulated fertilizers or pesticides, 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 field trips which enable participants to view different types of organic gardens; lectures, slide shows or other types of presentations that provide information about the cultivation of organic fruits and vegetables; and opportunities for members to share their own organic gardening experiences. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Organics Recycling |
TE-8920.6600-660 |
Programs that collect residential organic waste including a wide range of kitchen refuse such as dairy goods, fruit and vegetables, bread products, meat and fish, paper which has come into contact with food, and eggs. The material is generally placed in compostable paper bags; picked up through the municipal collection system; and composted for use in landscaping, agriculture and restoration projects. |
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| Organization Chart Development |
TP-3000.6300-600 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop an organization chart that accurately reflects the departmental and/or functional structure, assignment of staff and reporting relationships that define the overall administrative structure of the organization. |
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| Organizational Advocacy Program Development |
TP-5900.6500 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations develop a better understanding of the legislative process, the laws that govern the nature and extent of their involvement in public policy development and lobbying activities, and the difference between lobbying and political activities; and learn effective strategies and techniques for engaging in community organizing, or planning, developing and implementing public policy positions and/or grassroots or direct lobbying campaigns that effectively further the goals of their organization or benefit the people they serve. |
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| Organizational Assessment and Evaluation Offices |
TD-0350.6300 |
Offices that are responsible for the design and implementation of evaluation studies and selection or creation evaluation tools with the objective of improving an organization’s overall effectiveness and efficiency, making good use of resources and achieving its mission. |
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| Organizational Assessment and Evaluation Support |
TP-6500 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups design and implement evaluation studies and select or devise evaluation tools with the objective of improving their overall effectiveness and efficiency, making good use of their resources and achieving their mission. |
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| Organizational Assets and Needs Assessment |
TP-6500.1800-500 |
Programs that conduct a structured review of an organization's management functions, or that help the organization to perform such a review. The purpose of the assessment is to describe the current state of affairs in an organization and to identify changes that can be implemented in the short term. The goal is to help an organization improve its ability to deliver services. An assessment typically involves interviews with staff and board members regarding their perceptions of the organization's management capabilities; a review of the organization's governance structure including job descriptions and management procedures; and a final report that recommends changes from organizational management and service delivery perspectives. The report may also make recommendations regarding organizational consolidation and growth, and may include a summary of physical and technological resources that are required to support the organization. |
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| Organizational Budgeting Assistance |
TP-2100.6000-560 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups understand the budgeting process and develop a budget for the organization. Steps in the budgeting process include reviewing program and management achievements for the previous fiscal year (including a comparison of budgeted figures to actual figures and, based on the number of persons served, determining the cost per unit of service); establishing goals and objectives for the coming year; estimating the costs required to meet new objectives including staff, supplies and other resources and expected income; comparing revenue and expense projections; and reevaluating and making adjustments in programs and management activities if there is an unacceptable deficit. |
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| Organizational Capacity Building |
TP-6600.6550 |
Programs that provide support for organizations that need to develop core skills, capabilities and tools in key areas such as leadership, management, finance, fundraising and program planning and evaluation as a means of building the organization's effectiveness and sustainability. Capacity building is the process of assisting organizations to identify and address issues and gain the insights, knowledge and experience needed to solve problems and implement change. It is facilitated through provision of technical support activities including coaching, training, targeted technical assistance and resource networking. |
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| Organizational Change Management |
TP-6600.6600 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups anticipate external forces that will necessitate organization-wide change (e.g., funding cuts, expanding markets or clientele or a change in leadership), identify the type of change that will be required (e.g., a change in mission, involvement in a major collaboration or introduction of new technologies) and develop strategies for managing the change to ensure that the overall effect on the organization is positive. |
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| Organizational Conflict Resolution Services |
TP-3000.6200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups understand and use effective techniques for resolving conflicts that arise in the workplace as alternatives to violence or litigation. Included are programs that provide training on conflict resolution techniques, such as negotiation, that help staff resolve an existing dispute or help people settle differences before they reach the stage of becoming a dispute; and those that serve as external mediators in workplace disputes that cannot be resolved internally. |
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| Organizational Consolidation Services |
TP-4000.8000-650 |
Programs that help two or more nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups implement a restructuring alternative that includes sharing, exchanging or contracting administrative functions to increase the administrative efficiency of one or more of the organizations. |
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| Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance |
TO-6000 |
Programs that assess the needs of nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government organizations and other groups and offer information, guidance and problem solving assistance regarding specific approaches that management and program staff can use to solve targeted problems and achieve stated goals and objectives. Consultants may help their clients diagnose organizational strengths and weaknesses, serve as experts in a particular area, identify best practices and mechanisms for disseminating them, facilitate processes in which staff of the organization consider a problem and define the solution, serve as a "coach" who helps staff discover and utilize their own experience and expertise to reach decisions, and/or take on specific work within the organization as an "extra pair of hands" augmenting available staff. |
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| Organizational Design Services |
TP-3000.6300 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups define and implement an organizational architecture and accompanying staffing plan that ensures that the work of the organization is accomplished in an effective and efficient manner. |
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| Organizational Development and Management Delivery Methods |
TO |
Programs that provide consultation/technical assistance, information, research, training or outsourcing services for nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups that need assistance in the areas of program planning, development, administration and/or evaluation; or which relate to specific technical facets of operation including board development, conference planning, credentialing, ethics, facility administration, financial management, fundraising, human resources management, information technology management, legal decision making, marketing, networking/relationship building and/or public relations. Delivery methods focus on how a particular service is provided as opposed to the specific content area being addressed. |
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| Organizational Development and Management Publications |
TO-6200 |
Programs that publish books, journals, articles, monographs, manuals, fact sheets, service provider directories or other materials in printed or electronic format which are designed to increase the knowledge and skills of readers in the areas of program planning, development, administration and/or evaluation; or which relate to specific technical facets of operation including board development, conference planning, credentialing, ethics, facility administration, financial management, fundraising, human resources management, information technology management, legal decision making, marketing, networking/relationship building and/or public relations. Also included are programs that maintain websites or web guides which provide access to information on these topics. |
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| Organizational Development and Management Research |
TO-6400 |
Programs that are involved in the investigation, collection and analysis of data in the areas of program planning, development, administration and/or evaluation; or those which relate to specific technical facets of operation including board development, conference planning, credentialing, ethics, facility administration, financial management, fundraising, human resources management, information technology management, legal decision making, marketing, networking/relationship building and/or public relations with the objective of advancing our knowledge in the area of organizational development and management, understanding the problems which confront nonprofit organizations and other groups and finding solutions to specific organizational issues. |
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| Organizational Development and Management Services |
TP |
Programs that strengthen nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government organizations and other groups and enhance their capacity to deliver products and services by providing organizational support in the areas of program planning, development, administration and/or evaluation. The program may also focus on the specific technical facets of operation including board development, conference planning, credentialing, ethics, facility administration, financial management, fundraising, human resources management, information technology management, legal decision making, marketing, networking/relationship building and/or public relations; or help individuals build the professional skills they need to make a positive contribution to the organizations with whom they are employed. Also included may be programs that provide technical assistance and information for individuals on these topics. |
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| Organizational Disaster Training |
TH-1700.2000-650 |
Programs that provide training for community based organizations which helps them prepare for assuming a responsible role in a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. Included are programs that provide training which helps organizations develop and test internal emergency plans for minimizing the loss of life and property during and immediately following an incident as well as those that focus on helping information and referral programs and other community-based organizations define their mission in a disaster situation and develop the relationships they need to become a formal part of the disaster planning, relief and recovery efforts in their community. |
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| Organizational Financial Planning Services |
TP-2100.6000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups engage in short and long term financial planning which may involve financial analysis, budgeting assistance, cash flow management assistance, investment management support and risk management assistance. |
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