| Swing Bed Care Facilities |
LL-3000.8300 |
Health care facilities that are licensed for both acute care and skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation and/or extended acute care, designate a specific number of beds as available for either acute care or long-term care, and have a program which allows patients to begin in acute care and then "swing" to another level of care at the direction of their physician without leaving the hospital. People who can benefit from a swing bed program include patients needing rehabilitative physical therapy services following orthopedic surgery, IV therapy, wound care treatment or restorative nursing procedures such as ostomy training; and may be routinely considered for patients who have hip or knee surgery. To qualify, patients must have a three-day acute level care stay within a 30 day period prior to requiring swing bed care. Swing bed care is covered by Medicare and many private insurance plans. |
0 |
| Swiss Community |
YH-1800.8400 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Switzerland, a country in western Europe, or who identify themselves as part of the Swiss community. The official languages are French, German, Italian and Romansh. |
0 |
| Swiss Restaurants |
PL-1800.8750 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Switzerland which represents a blend of tastes from neighboring France, Germany, Italy and Austria and features cheese dishes including fondues and raclettes, stockpot soups, schnitzels, chicken tarragon, rosti (fried potato cakes), cured meats, sausage and a wide range of baked goods and desserts including strudel and dishes made with Swiss chocolate. Beverages include beer, wine and kirsch, a brandy distilled from fermented cherry juice and pits. |
0 |
| Switches/Hubs Installation/Implementation |
TP-3350.6000-850 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select, configure and install equipment which reads and passes packets (portions of messages) from one device in a local area network to another, enabling other devices on the LAN to see the information. Most switch and hub technology includes features which enable the network administrator to monitor traffic passing through the device and configure the device's ports. |
0 |
| Synchronized Team Skating Competitions |
PL-8000.1900-850 |
Figure skating competitions that feature teams of up to 24 skaters who perform complicated routines which incorporate a number of maneuvers including circles, lines, blocks, wheels and intersections. The teams are judged on the speed and unison with which they skate, the difficulty and accuracy of their formations and the balance and artistry of their programs. They generally perform a short program with required elements, and a longer, free skating program which has no required elements other than a specified number changes in rhythm, speed or tempo. Teams are free to choose the music and theme for their program and costumes that reflect the theme. 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 |
| Syndactylism |
YF-3000.8300 |
A condition in which two or more fingers or two or more toes on one or both feet are fused. The condition is caused by incomplete development of the digits in the embryo stage or later in fetal development by constriction of the digits by tissue within the uterus. |
0 |
| Syphilis |
YF-3000.7740-800 |
A chronic, infectious sexually transmitted disease that is characterized by lesions which may involve any organ or tissue. The primary stage of syphilis is characterized by the formation of the initial lesion which changes from a small red spot to a small ulcer to a hard chancre. Skin and mucous membrane lesions form during the second stage accompanied by systemic symptoms such as headache, fever and malaise. The tertiary stage involves disorders of the heart, blood vessels and central nervous system as well as various types of psychosis. Syphilis may also be transmitted from a mother to her fetus in utero producing a congenital form of the disease. |
0 |
| Syrian Community |
YH-5000.8400 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Syria or who identify themselves as part of the Syrian community. Syria is a country within the Middle East. The official language is Arabic. |
0 |
| Syringomyelia |
YF-3000.8340 |
A chronic, progressive disease of the spinal cord that is characterized by the development of cavities and proliferation of tumors in surrounding tissue. The condition usually begins before the individual is age 30 and is more common among males than among females. |
0 |
| System Advocacy |
FP-0500.8000 |
Programs that seek changes in community conditions, structures or institutions when modifications in the service delivery system as a whole are required to ensure the adequate availability of essential community services, to contribute to human growth and development and to prevent unwitting support of conditions which are injurious to individuals and families who are residents. The objective of system advocacy is to make changes that are required to benefit the community as a whole rather than focusing on the needs of a particular individual, family or group of residents. |
0 |
| Systems Analysts |
YO-3300.8100 |
Individuals who solve computer problems and apply computer technology to meet the individual needs of an organization. They help an organization realize the maximum benefit from its investment in equipment, personnel and business processes. Systems analysts begin an assignment by discussing the systems problem with managers and users to determine its exact nature. Defining the goals of the system and dividing the solutions into individual steps and separate procedures, systems analysts use techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, information engineering, mathematical model building, sampling and cost accounting to plan the system. They specify the inputs to be accessed by the system, design the processing steps, and format the output to meet users' needs. They may also prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to help management decide whether implementing the proposed technology will be financially feasible. Most systems analysts work with a specific type of system that varies with the type of organization they work e.g., business, accounting or financial systems, or scientific and engineering systems. |
0 |
| Szechuan Restaurants |
PL-1800.1550-800 |
Eating establishments that offer the style of Chinese food that is served in the southwestern province of Szechuan. Regional specialties may include hot and sour soup, sizzling rice soup, Szechuan duck (deep-fried crispy duck), Ma Po To Fu (Szechuan-style bean curd), pork with Szechuan pickled cabbage soup, cold noodles with sesame sauce, eggplant with garlic sauce, parchment-wrapped chicken, eggplant with ground pork, beef with orange or tangerine sauce, twice cooked pork and shredded pork with broccoli. Szechuan dishes are typically seasoned with very hot fagara red peppers, onions, mushrooms, ginger and fennel. |
0 |
| T'ai Chi Ch'uan |
PL-7000.5800-850 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and practice T'ai Chi Ch'uan, a Chinese form of meditation and exercise that is based on 13 basic movements which can be used for self defense or relaxation or to develop physical fitness. |
0 |
| TANF |
NL-1000.8500 |
A state program with matching federal block grant funds administered by the county or the state under state guidelines that provides time-limited cash assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children as well as job preparation, work opportunities and access to supportive services such as child care which enable parents receiving assistance to leave the program and become self-sufficient. TANF, which ends the federal entitlement known as AFDC, creates a five-year lifetime limit on cash assistance for most adult recipients; requires that recipients be working or participating in a work-related activity within two years and cooperate with comprehensive child support enforcement efforts including paternity establishment; and contains special live at home and stay in school provisions for teenage parents. States have wide latitude in structuring their TANF programs and may obtain waivers which exempt them from specific federal requirements. Recipients may receive monthly checks or be given electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards which allow them to access their cash benefits at automated teller machines (ATMs) or point of sale (POS) equipment that is located in grocery stores, banks and other commercial locations. |
0 |
| TANF Appeals/Complaints |
NL-1000.8500-830 |
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving assistance through TANF and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the county or state has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their situation. |
0 |
| TANF Applications |
NL-1000.8500-850 |
County or state offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the TANF program. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file TANF applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
0 |
| TANF Check Outlets |
NL-1000.8500-870 |
Locations designated by the county as pick-up points for TANF checks. |
0 |
| TANF Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.9500-850 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report cases in which an individual is suspected of fraudulently receiving cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. |
0 |
| TANF Recipients |
YC-8500 |
Individuals who are receiving cash grants through the TANF program, a state program with matching federal block grant funds administered by the county or the state under state guidelines that provides time-limited cash assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children as well as job preparation, work opportunities and access to supportive services such as child care which enable parents receiving assistance to leave the program and become self-sufficient. |
0 |
| TDD/TTY Implementation |
TP-3350.8500-600 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select, implement and effectively use equipment that transmits and receives printed messages in coded electronic signals carried by telephone wires allowing people who are deaf or have hearing impairments, speech disabilities or other limitations to communicate with the organization. TDD/TTY calls can be handled by stand-alone TDD/TTY machines or routed through the organization's PBX (private branch exchange), if available, to one or more networked computers or a dedicated device and answered by typing and sending a printed response. |
0 |
| TEACCH |
LR-0450.8500 |
Programs that offer TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children), a structured teaching approach developed by the University of North Carolina that is based on the idea that the environment should be adapted to the individual with autism spectrum disorders, not the individual to the environment. It uses no one specific technique but rather is a program based around the person's functioning level. The individual's learning abilities are assessed through the Psycho Educational Profile (PEP) and teaching strategies are designed to improve communication, social and coping skills. In addition to teaching a specific skill or behavior, the TEACCH approach aims to provide the individual with the skills to understand his or her world and other people's behaviors. |
0 |
| TEFL Teacher Training Certification Courses |
HH-0500.8500 |
Programs that offer courses which prepare people to teach English to students in non-English speaking countries. Individuals who complete the course receive an internationally recognized certificate which qualifies them for positions teaching English around the world. |
0 |
| TRICARE Extra |
NS-8000.9000-750 |
TRICARE Extra provides health care benefits for active duty members of the services including the Coast Guard, NOAA and the Public Health Service; qualified family members; retirees and their family members; and the spouses and children of deceased active duty and retired personnel. The program is one of three TRICARE options and, like TRICARE Standard, helps to pays the costs of inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical services obtained from civilian sources. It allows beneficiaries to select the health care provider of their choice but provides a 5% out-of-pocket discount when the beneficiary uses a preferred provider network provider. Otherwise, the same deductibles and co-payments apply. TRICARE is a regional managed care program administered by the Department of Defense (DoD) Health Affairs Office in collaboration with civilian contractors. |
0 |
| TRICARE Prime |
NS-8000.9000-800 |
TRICARE Prime provides health care benefits for active duty members of the uniformed services including the Coast Guard, NOAA and the Public Health Service; qualified family members; retirees and their family members; and the spouses and children of deceased active duty and retired personnel. The program is an option similar to civilian health maintenance organizations (HMOs) which requires that beneficiaries enroll with a program that serves as a central source for all health care needs. Beneficiaries are assigned a primary care manager and receive assistance in making specialty appointments and claims filing. Enrollees receive their care within the integrated military and civilian network of TRICARE providers, pay an enrollment fee (waived for active duty members and their families), and pay significantly less for inpatient care and smaller co-payments for outpatient services received from civilian providers. There are no deductibles. Family members and retirees must choose to enroll in TRICARE prime. TRICARE is a regional managed care program administered by the Department of Defense (DoD) Health Affairs Office in collaboration with civilian contractors. |
0 |
| TRICARE Standard |
NS-8000.9000-850 |
TRICARE Standard, formerly known as CHAMPUS, provides heath care benefits for active duty members of the uniformed services including the Coast Guard, NOAA and the Public Health Service; qualified family members; retirees and their family members; and the spouses and children of deceased active duty and retired personnel. The program is one of three TRICARE options and helps to pay the costs of inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical services obtained from civilian sources. Beneficiaries pay an annual deductible and a share of the costs and may select the authorized civilian health care provider of their choice. There is no enrollment required for families. TRICARE is a regional managed care program administered by the Department of Defense (DoD) Health Affairs Office in collaboration with civilian contractors. |
0 |
| TV Show Tapings |
PL-7600.9000 |
Organizations that provide tickets that admit people to the studio in which a particular television show being taped. |
0 |
| Table Tennis |
PL-7000.8850 |
Programs, often offered by local table tennis clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy table tennis, a game played on a tabletop with paddles and a small, plastic ball. The program may provide coaching assistance and access to necessary equipment and facilities; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in tennis table competitions. |
0 |
| Tablets |
BM-5050.8200 |
Programs that pay for or provide a type of notebook computer that is somewhat smaller and weighs less than the average laptop. Because of their smaller form, tablets are extremely portable and can be easily stowed in a backpack or briefcase. Tablets have an LCD screen on which the user can write using finger and swipe actions or by employing a special-purpose pen or stylus. Some tablet PCs come with a foldout keyboard or can be equipped with a keyboard and/or a mouse for input. |
0 |
| Tae Kwon Do |
PL-7000.5800-870 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and practice Tae Kwon Do, a Korean form of karate which primarily utilizes kicks to disable an opponent. |
0 |
| Tailgating Permits |
DF-7000.8340 |
Programs that issue permits that authorize the use of parking facilities or other venues for parties before and/or after athletic events, concerts or other happenings during which alcohol (generally beer and wine) may be consumed. Some tailgating facilities are vehicle-free. There are generally regulations regarding tenting, the use of charcoal grills or portable generators, the type of furniture that is permitted, catering and other issues. |
0 |
| Tailors/Dressmakers |
YO-6200.8500-850 |
Individuals who cut fabric and other materials and sew it into clothing and related products. Most workers in the apparel industry perform specialized tasks in the production of large numbers of garments that are shipped to retail establishments for sale to the public, though some make custom clothing and alter and repair garments for individuals. Cutters and trimmers take the patterns and cut out material using an electric knife or other cutting tools. Delicate materials may be cut by hand. In some companies, computer-controlled machines do the cutting. Sewing machine operators join the parts of a garment together, reinforce seams and attach buttons, hooks, zippers and accessories to produce finished articles of clothing. After the product is sewn, other workers remove lint and loose threads and inspect and package the garments. |
0 |
| Tajik Community |
YH-0500.8300 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Tajikistan or who identify themselves as part of the Tajik community. Tajikistan is a country in central Asia. The official language is Tajik or Tadjik. |
0 |
| Takayasu's Syndrome |
YF-3000.8370 |
An inflammatory disease of the aorta that occludes one or more of the large branches of the aortic arch decreasing the flow of blood to areas supplied by these branches which, in turn, leads to a lack of pulse in those areas. |
0 |
| Take It Back Programs |
TE-8920.6600-830 |
Retailers, manufacturers and other businesses that operate programs that "take back" many of the household goods they sell when they have reached the end of their useful lives, and ensure that they are reused, recycled or disposed of properly. The programs provide a convenient and safe way for residents to return to participating establishments household items that should not go in the trash; and serve as an alternative to residential recycling and household hazardous waste collection sites. In many areas the programs are a partnership between the private sector business community and the local municipality: the businesses operate the program and the municipality promotes it. |
0 |
| Talent Agency Complaints |
DD-1500.8800 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding fee or contract disputes, quality of service, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of talent agencies. |
0 |
| Talent Competitions |
PL-1600.8500 |
Programs that sponsor contests in which participants display their skills in the areas of dance, singing, music, comedy or other forms of artistic expression. |
0 |
| Talklines/Warmlines |
RF-8380 |
Programs that offer a telephone service that enables people who are troubled to talk confidentially about their personal problems with an empathetic listener. These programs are often staffed by volunteers who can offer referrals for ongoing treatment, if needed. |
3 |
| Tamil Community |
YH-0500.8140-850 |
Individuals who through their ethnic background and cultural ancestry identify themselves as part of the Tamil community that originates from south India and Sri Lanka. The traditional language is Tamil. |
0 |
| Tandem Biking |
PL-7000.3000-850 |
Programs, often offered by local bicycle clubs and/or bicycle shops, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in tandem biking rides or rallies in which friends or partners ride double on a "bicycle built for two" in different settings at different distances. Included are shorter, social paced rides, moderately paced rides and faster, hillier rides for people who want a challenge. There may also be special interest rides and events such as overnight trips, centuries (100-mile rides) and maintenance clinics as well as organized rides and tours. In some cases, rides are followed by BBQs, swim parties or other social events. |
0 |
| Tank Car/Ship Loaders |
YO-8500.4900-850 |
Individuals who pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles such as tank cars, trucks and ships. They inspect the storage tanks on vehicles to make sure they are clean, then attach hoses to these tanks and pump compressed air into the tanks holding the liquid to be moved. The air forces the liquid out of the main storage tank and into the vehicles' tanks. Loaders also have administrative tasks. They make sure the numbers on tank cars, barges, or truckloads match the instructions they receive so that products are loaded into or from the proper vehicles; copy information about the load; and attach it to the tanks. In addition, they keep records of the types and amounts of products pumped and record gauge readings and how long it takes to load or unload vehicles. |
0 |
| Tanning Facilities |
PL-6400.7000-880 |
Programs that provide indoor facilities for people who want to get a suntan without being outside in the sun. |
0 |
| Tanning Facility Complaints |
DD-1500.8850 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, quality of service, unsafe conditions or practices, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of facilities that provide access to tanning beds and booths that use ultraviolet light or other devices to produce a suntan. |
0 |
| Tanzanian Community |
YH-0300.8500 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Tanzania or who identify themselves as part of the Tanzanian community. Tanzania is a country in east Africa. The official languages are Kiswahili and English. |
0 |
| Taoism Study Groups |
PV-7000.6500-850 |
Programs that provide an opportunity for participants to study and discuss the doctrines and practices of Taoism, the religion and philosophy of China traditionally followed by Lao-tzu which originally taught conformity to the Tao by unassertive action and retirement from the world for a pristine simplicity, but which later became a highly eclectic religion greatly concerned with obtaining longevity and immortality, often by magical means. |
0 |
| Taoist Community |
YR-8480 |
Adherents of the religion and philosophy of China traditionally followed by Lao-tzu which originally taught conformity to the Tao by unassertive action and retirement from the world for a pristine simplicity, but which later became a highly eclectic religion greatly concerned with obtaining longevity and immortality, often by magical means. |
0 |
| Tap Dancing Instruction |
PL-7400.1700-850 |
Programs that provide classes or individual lessons for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in tap dancing, a form of dance with steps to syncopated rhythms that are tapped out audibly with the feet, heels or toes, often by means of clogs or specially made hard soled shoes. |
0 |
| Tap Water Information |
JP-6500.1900-850 |
Programs that provide general information about the chemical composition of drinking water, potential safety hazards, factors influencing water color, odor and softness, testing procedures and measures for remediation. |
0 |
| Tap Water Testing |
JP-6500.1800-850 |
Programs that conduct tests of the drinking water that is available to people in their homes or other buildings to detect the presence of hazardous chemicals or other pollutants, and to analyze water composition in terms of softness, odor, color and contaminants (including chemicals such as magnesium sulphate, sodium sulphate and sodium chloride) that, while harmless, affect taste. Tests may be conducted by the authority responsible for the water system or by independent companies. Also available are test kits which can be used in the home for this purpose. |
0 |
| Target Populations |
Y |
Individuals who have specific disabilities, medical diagnoses, ethnic backgrounds, national origins, family relationships, income levels, religious affiliations, special problems or considerations, or other targeted characteristics. |
0 |
| Target Ranges |
PL-6400.7000-900 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, outdoor shooting ranges or indoor target facilities for people who have firearms or bows and arrows. Some ranges are equipped with stationary and moving targets and/or equipment for trapshooting. Included are archery ranges, trapshooting ranges, skeet shooting ranges, rifle ranges, pistol ranges and ranges with sporting clays. |
0 |
| Tattoo Removal |
LT-8500 |
Programs that surgically remove tattoos that are representative of gang affiliation or other associations with which the individual no longer identifies. Tattoos are usually removed if it is believed that they have a negative effect on the individual's self-esteem. |
0 |
| Tax Agency Tax Preparation Assistance |
DT-8800.8500 |
Programs offered directly by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the State Franchise Tax Board or other tax collection agencies that help people prepare their tax return forms. |
0 |
| Tax Appeals Filing Assistance |
DT-8400.8400 |
Programs that help people file appeals with the appropriate tax authorities and/or represent them in appeals hearings in situations where they disagree with a decision by a tax examiner regarding the assessment of business taxes, personal income taxes, bank and corporate taxes, sales taxes, property taxes or other taxes, their eligibility for special tax credits or exemptions, or the administration of tax rebate programs. |
0 |
| Tax Appeals/Audit Assistance |
DT-8400 |
Programs that provide services which enable people to respond to a tax audit, file an appeal with the appropriate tax authorities in situations where they disagree with a tax assessment or a decision by a tax examiner, or obtain assistance from a neutral party regarding tax issues that have not been resolved through normal channels. |
0 |
| Tax Audit Preparation Assistance |
DT-8400.8500 |
Programs that provide information and guidance and/or formal representation for people who have been notified by the tax authorities that an audit of their tax returns is being conducted. |
0 |
| Tax Collection Agencies |
DT-8500 |
Programs that are responsible for the determination, assessment and collection of taxes, special assessments and other monies that are owed to local, state and federal jurisdictions by taxpayers. These groups prepare analyses of taxes, tax characteristics and tax proposals that serve as the basis for tax policy; ensure that taxpayers have the most current information regarding their tax obligations and their rights; review tax returns; pursue unpaid taxes; and respond to complaints from taxpayers. |
0 |
| Tax Collectors/Examiners |
YO-1000.8450 |
Individuals who ensure that federal, state and local governments obtain revenues from businesses and citizens by reviewing tax returns, conducting audits, identifying taxes payable, and collecting overdue tax dollars. Tax examiners review filed tax returns for accuracy, determine whether tax credits and deductions are allowed by law, note any adjustments that need to be made, and contact the taxpayer by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and request supporting documentation. They may notify the taxpayer of any overpayment or underpayment and either issue a refund or request further payment. Tax collectors also deal with delinquent accounts. |
0 |
| Tax Debt/Refund Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-840 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report the activities of scammers claiming to be from the IRS, the Tax Advocacy Panel (TAP) or other tax collection authorities who contact consumers by email or other means and try to trick them into providing personal and financial information such as a Social Security number, credit card number, bank account number, or passport number. Cases of fraudulent communication can also involve threatening or coercive language to scare individuals into paying fictitious debt to the IRS. Reports may be filed by victims of a tax debt or refund scam, or by people who have information about individuals they know to be perpetrating such scams. |
0 |
| Tax Education Seminars |
DT-8700.8200 |
Programs that offer tax information seminars for groups of people who share common tax interests. The seminars are conducted by IRS employees or trained volunteers and cover any of a variety of topics that can be tailored to the needs of participants. Presentations may include films or videotapes and discussion of tax questions. |
0 |
| Tax Exempt Status Application/Filing Assistance |
TP-4000.6800-850 |
Programs that help newly formed organizations prepare the paperwork that is required to apply for nonprofit, tax exempt status with the appropriate state and federal offices. Steps in the process include developing bylaws and organizational resolutions and having them legally adopted by the organization, filing articles of incorporation as a nonprofit corporation with the appropriate state office, obtaining a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by filing a Form SS-4; preparing and submitting an application for tax-exempt status (IRS Form 1023 or 1024), and responding to additional requests for information by the IRS. |
0 |
| Tax Foreclosure Assistance |
DM-1800.8500 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who are unable to make their property tax payments and at risk of losing their homes through tax foreclosure. |
0 |
| Tax Forms |
DT-8600 |
Libraries, post offices and other organizations that maintain supplies of blank tax forms for people who need them and/or maintain archives of past versions of tax forms for reference purposes. Included are organizations that provide copies of federal and state tax forms for individuals, businesses, corporations and other entities; property tax relief application forms; rent rebate and renter's tax credit application forms; property value reassessment application forms; utility tax exemption application forms and other similar documents. Also included are organizations that maintain Internet websites that have copies of tax forms that can be downloaded. |
0 |
| Tax Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.8400 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to report, usually anonymously, individuals or businesses that have failed to file income, sales or property tax forms, or have intentionally submitted inaccurate or incomplete information. |
1 |
| Tax Information |
DT-8700 |
Programs that provide general information about the tax obligations of individuals, businesses, corporations and other entities, or details regarding specific tax credit, exemption, postponement or rebate programs for which they may be eligible. |
3 |
| Tax Issues |
YZ-8450 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of taxation/taxes. |
0 |
| Tax Organizations and Services |
DT |
Organizations that assess and collect taxes from individuals, businesses, corporations and other entities; supply copies of appropriate tax forms and tax relief application documents; provide information and guidance on an individual or group basis for people who need to understand the implications of the tax laws for individuals in their situation; help people prepare and file their annual tax returns; and/or provide assistance to people who want to appeal an assessment or prepare for an audit. |
0 |
| Tax Preparation Appointment Scheduling Hotlines |
DT-8800.8575 |
Programs that provide callers with information about scheduling options for tax preparation assistance and an opportunity to book an appointment, usually through an online portal. The service is available throughout the tax season. |
0 |
| Tax Preparation Assistance |
DT-8800 |
Programs that help eligible individuals (including older adults, people with disabilities and people with low incomes) prepare their tax returns or complete paperwork to apply for tax relief in the form of tax credit, rebate, exemption or postponement programs. Included are programs staffed by volunteers or others who provide this service without charge and professional tax preparation services. Most tax preparation assistance sites allow the people they assist to file their tax return information electronically. |
0 |
| Tax Preparation Software |
DT-8850 |
Programs that provide access to desktop software that people can use to prepare their tax returns. |
0 |
| Tax Preparer Complaints |
DD-1500.9000 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding misstatements, misrepresentations, fraud, deceit or other unlawful acts or omissions of tax preparers. |
0 |
| Tax Preparers |
YO-1000.8500 |
Individuals who prepare tax returns for other individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant. |
0 |
| Taxi Drivers/Chauffeurs |
YO-8500.8500 |
Individuals who help passengers get to and from their homes, workplaces and recreational pursuits such as dining, entertainment and shopping. They also help out-of-town business people and tourists get around in unfamiliar surroundings. Taxi drivers may cruise the streets to pick up random passengers, prearrange pickups or pick up passengers from taxi stands established in areas of high traffic. In urban areas, the majority of passengers "wave down" drivers cruising the streets. Customers may also prearrange a pickup by calling a cab company and giving a location, approximate pickup time and destination. The cab company dispatcher then relays the information to a driver by two-way radio, cellular telephone or onboard computer. Outside of urban areas, the majority of trips are dispatched in this manner. Drivers also pick up passengers waiting at cabstands or in taxi lines at airports, train stations, hotels, restaurants and other places where people frequently seek taxis. Chauffeurs operate limousines, vans and private cars for limousine companies, private businesses, government agencies and wealthy individuals. Chauffeur service differs from taxi service in that all trips are prearranged. |
0 |
| Taxi Fare |
BT-8300.8500 |
Programs that provide cash, vouchers or discount coupons that individuals can use to pay for taxi services in situations where they have no personal means of transportation, are unable to use public transportation for necessary local travel but do not need the capacities of a paratransit service. |
0 |
| Taxi Service Complaints |
DD-1500.9050 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding poor services, excessive fees, unsafe vehicles, unethical or improper conduct of taxi drivers or other personnel or other inappropriate business practices of taxi companies. |
0 |
| Taxi Services |
BT-4500.4500-850 |
Organizations that provide door-to-door automobile transportation for people who are willing to pay an established fare that is usually recorded by a meter. In some communities, the organization coordinating paratransit services contracts with taxi companies to provide transportation. |
0 |
| Taxidermists |
YO-0300.5000-850 |
Individuals who reproduce life-like three-dimensional representations of living animals for permanent display using elements of the deceased specimen(s) as well as artificial materials. |
0 |
| Taxpayer Advocate Services |
DT-8400.8700 |
Programs that provide advocacy services for people who have an ongoing tax issue with the IRS or other tax collection agencies that they have been unable to resolve through normal procedures. Included are agencies within the IRS or other tax collection agencies tasked with this responsibility and independent organizations that offer this form of assistance. |
0 |
| Taxpayer Information Lines |
DT-8700.8650 |
Programs that provide telephone information for taxpayers who want to listen to prerecorded information about any of a variety of tax types, order tax forms, check the status of their refund, establish a monthly payment plan for outstanding tax liabilities, get information about available tax assistance programs, obtain assistance in completing their tax forms or request information or assistance on other related issues. Also included are organizations that make tax information available via a website on the Internet. |
6 |
| Tay-Sachs Disease |
YF-3000.8400 |
An inherited disease that has a high rate of occurrence among Jewish children which involves neurological deterioration that is characterized by mental and physical retardation, blindness, cherry red spots, spasticity, convulsions and enlargement of the head. The disease typically begins when the child is four to six months of age. |
0 |
| Tay-Sachs Screening |
LF-4900.8500 |
Programs that determine whether potential parents will have children with Tay-Sachs disease, a genetic disorder that results in intellectual disabilities, by testing for the presence of the enzyme hexosamidas A which, if present in either parent, rules out the possibility of their children having the disease. If the mother is pregnant, amniotic fluid may be tested for the presence of the enzyme. If it is absent, the child will be born with Tay-Sachs unless the pregnancy is terminated. |
0 |
| Td/Tdap Immunizations |
LT-3400.8470 |
Programs that provide inoculations for adolescents and adults which protect them from contracting tetanus, diphtheria and/or pertussis (whooping cough) depending on which vaccines (Td or Tdap) are administered. Td is a tetanus-diphtheria vaccine given to adolescents and adults as a booster shot every 10 years, or after an exposure to tetanus under some circumstances. Tdap is similar to Td but also contains protection against pertussis; and can be given regardless of when Td was last received. Adolescents age 11-18 (preferably at the age of 11-12) and adults age 19 through 64 should receive a single dose of Tdap. Adults age 65 and older who have close contact with an infant and have not previously received Tdap, should also receive a single dose. Tdap should also be given to 7-10 year olds who are not fully immunized against pertussis. Inoculations are recommended for people in flooded areas who may be at risk of tetanus infections from dirty cuts, scrapes or puncture wounds. |
147 |
| Teacher Associations |
TN-1800.8500 |
Organizations whose members are classroom teachers at all levels who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in education and training conferences, interacting with other professionals and taking advantage of other opportunities for personal and professional development. Teacher associations may be very specific in their focus, e.g., special education teachers, English teachers, social studies teachers, university professors or retired teachers; or very general including all teachers who work in public or private institutions irrespective of their level or area of specialization. |
0 |
| Teacher Complaints |
DD-1500.9150 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the certification or accreditation, incompetence, unprofessional conduct, refusal to obey laws regulating the duties of people serving in the public school system or other inappropriate practices of teachers. |
0 |
| Teachers/Lecturers |
YO-2000.8500 |
Individuals who teach students at preschool, elementary, secondary or postsecondary levels in public and private schools. Included are regular education, special education and vocational education teachers; professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers; and people who teach self-enrichment classes or work in the areas of adult literacy, adult basic education or remedial education. |
0 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides |
YO-2000.8550 |
Individuals who provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers allowing teachers more time for lesson planning and teaching. They tutor and assist children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans giving students individualized attention; record grades; set up equipment; help prepare materials for instruction; and supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard and hallways or on field trips. |
0 |
| Teaching Hospitals |
LL-3000.8500 |
Hospitals that have an accredited medical residency training program and are typically affiliated with a medical school. |
0 |
| Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2000.8200 |
Educational institutions that are actively seeking individuals with knowledge and experience in specialized areas who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to teach a special class or seminar in that subject (which may be academic or vocational) in situations where the school is unable to bring in a regular teacher for the job. |
0 |
| Team Building Activities |
PH-6200.8600 |
Programs that sponsor group activities, games and/or guided adventures (such as ropes courses) which are designed to build trust, hone problem-solving and decision-making skills, develop respect for others, enhance self-esteem and improve the participant's ability to work cooperatively in a group. |
1 |
| Team Sports/Leagues |
PL-7000.8900 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the cooperative recreational activity or sport of their choice. These programs may provide coaching to help members play efficiently as a team and are often organized into leagues, i.e., groups of teams that are formed to play one another in organized competitions. Uniforms; access to playing fields, courts and other facilities; sporting equipment; and officials for competitions may also be available. |
0 |
| Tear Gas Training |
FN-1500.8500 |
Programs that provide instruction for people who want to use tear gas for purposes of self-defense. The course delineates situations in which participants can legally use tear gas products as a means of self-defense, demonstrates the appropriate techniques for operating the devices, and issues certificates which authorize the lawful use of such devices by people who have successfully completed the training. |
0 |
| Technical Assistance Funds |
TB-0700.2200-850 |
Foundations and other funding organizations that provide monetary support which recipient agencies may use to pay for necessary operational or management assistance including board development, conference/convention planning, credentialing program development, facility administration, financial management services, fundraising and resource development, human resources management, information technology management, marketing, networking/relationship building, organizational evaluation, organizational planning and development, public relations, volunteer program development and other similar forms of support. |
0 |
| Technical Support Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-844 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams involving contacts by phone, pop-up messages or email by individuals representing themselves as tech support staff at a well known company e.g., Microsoft or Apple who want to notify the individual of a serious problem with their computer, cell phone or other device which they can fix if given access to run a diagnostic test. If a pop-up warning, there may be a number to call for help. The scammers often ask the victim to pay by wiring money, putting money on a gift card, prepaid card or cash reload card, or using a money transfer app because they know those types of payments can be hard to reverse. Legitimate tech companies won't contact individuals by phone, email or text message to tell them there's a problem with their computer and security pop-up warnings from real tech companies will never ask the individual to call a phone number. Individuals receiving a call or other contacts from scammers should hang up and report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at "ftc.gov/complaint". The FTC will use the information to build a case against the scammers. |
0 |
| Technical Writers |
YO-4950.1300-850 |
Individuals who put scientific and technical information into easily understandable language. They prepare scientific and technical reports, operating and maintenance manuals, catalogs, parts lists, assembly instructions, sales promotion materials and project proposals. They also plan and edit technical reports and oversee preparation of illustrations, photographs, diagrams and charts. |
0 |
| Technical Writing Instruction |
PL-7400.9500-850 |
Programs that provide classes, individualized instruction or other opportunities for medical personnel, engineers, scientists, technicians and others in specialized areas to develop or perfect their ability to translate the complexities of their field into direct, concise documents in print and/or electronic formats using high-resolution graphics, audio and video clips, animation sequences, visual effects, and other technological innovations as needed. |
0 |
| Technical/Trade Schools |
HD-6000.9000 |
Postsecondary educational institutions that offer training in specific technical occupations and skilled and semiskilled trades for individuals who have graduated from high school or the equivalent and have completed prerequisite postsecondary science and mathematics courses. Included are programs that prepare people for careers in areas as diverse as business, cosmetology, computer science, allied health occupations, auto mechanics, building trades and manufacturing. |
0 |
| Technology Act Administrative Agencies |
TD-1100.8500 |
Organizations at state and regional levels that have been funded through the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1998 (P.L. 100-407) and its 1994 reauthorization to develop a statewide program to improve the access that individuals with disabilities have to assistive technology. Services available through state and regional assistive technology resource centers may include information and referral; assistance in obtaining devices and services; technology demonstration centers; equipment exchange and recycling programs; financial loan programs; peer support groups; outreach services; protection and advocacy; and training for services providers, individuals with disabilities and/or their family representatives and others. |
0 |
| Technology Transfer Programs |
TB-8500 |
Programs which ensure that discoveries, innovations, inventions and improvements, especially those developed within the space program or through other programs using public dollars, are shared with private industry, academic institutions and government organizations at all levels. |
0 |
| Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance |
PH-6100.1800-900 |
Programs that provide educational and supportive services that help teens who are or are about to become parents, to prepare them on an emotional and practical level for the impact the newborn will have on their lives and relationships. Initial focus areas include healthy eating for the mother, danger signs in pregnancy, sibling preparation and being ready for labor and delivery, followed by practical information on basic infant care, newborn behaviors, baby supplies, bathing techniques, diapering, breastfeeding and other feeding options, as well as infant and childhood illnesses. Later topics may include walking, talking, toilet training and other aspects of child development, all to help ensure that infants and toddlers are nurtured, live in a safe environment and receive proper health care. |
2 |
| Teen Family Planning Programs |
LJ-2000.8500 |
Programs that offer family planning services including pregnancy counseling, birth control and pregnancy testing which are especially designed to meet the needs and concerns of teenage individuals who are pregnant or are concerned about becoming pregnant or impregnating. |
0 |
| Teen Pregnancy Issues |
YZ-8480 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of teen pregnancy. |
0 |