| Tetanus |
YF-3000.8520 |
An acute infectious disease that is caused by the toxin of the tetanus bacillus growing anaerobically at the site of the injury. The disease is characterized by stiffness and then rigid fixation of the jaws, alteration of the voice, contraction of the facial muscles which produces a wildly excited expression, and painful tonic contraction of the muscles of the back, extremities and penis. The disease is usually, but not always, fatal. |
0 |
| Texas Style Mexican Restaurants |
PL-1800.5400-900 |
Eating establishments that offer the style of Mexican food which is popular in Texas. Tex-Mex food is very hot and includes such specialties as chili con carne (without beans), chile con queso, meaty enchiladas, pepper cornbread and frito pie. |
0 |
| Text Based Counseling Services |
RF-8390 |
Programs that offer text-based services that allow people who are troubled to share their concerns with a counselor or trained volunteer who can help them cope with a traumatic experience or other type of crisis, a difficult relationship or make adjustments that are required in their particular stage in life. Text based services are particularly suitable for people who are concerned about confidentiality and anonymity and are frequently used by troubled teens who are coping with school pressures, breakups, bullying and the stress that comes with trying to fit in. |
0 |
| Text Based Counseling Services |
RF-8390 |
Programs that offer text-based services through text messaging, email, or chat that allow people who are troubled to share their concerns with a counselor or trained volunteer who can help them cope with a traumatic experience or other type of crisis, a difficult relationship or make adjustments that are required in their particular stage in life. Text based services are particularly suitable for people who find the service less stressful than face-to-face and phone interactions, or are concerned about confidentiality and anonymity. |
0 |
| Textile Complaints |
DD-1500.9350 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding fiber and content labeling, quality of fabric, care labeling, advertising and invoicing of woven materials and woolens. |
0 |
| Textile/Fabric Recycling |
TE-8920.6600-860 |
Programs that accept and recycle or otherwise dispose of textiles and other fabrics including clothing, footwear, accessories (such as hats, gloves, belts, purses, backpacks) and household items (bedding, curtains, sleeping bags, stuffed toys). Donations are sorted for re-wear, reuse or recycling into products such as upholstery stuffing or insulation. Services may be operated by charities, municipalities, for-profit private companies or retail stores. |
0 |
| Textile/Fiber Art Exhibits |
TA-9000.0300-900 |
Galleries or other art centers that display and/or sell art and craft pieces including quilts, batiks, tie dyed items, tapestries and weavings that are made from different varieties of fabric. |
0 |
| Textiles Machine Operators |
YO-6200.8500-900 |
Individuals who run machines that make textile products from fibers. Textiles are the basis of towels, bed linens, hosiery and socks and nearly all clothing, but they also are a key ingredient of products ranging from roofing to tires. The first step in manufacturing textiles is preparing the natural or synthetic fibers, combining them as desired and converting them to yarn which may be bleached or dyed and then woven to create finished fabric or knitted to create products such as carpeting that are in near finished form. Different types of machines are used for these processes, but operators perform similar tasks, repairing breaks in the yarn and monitoring the yarn supply, while tending many machines at once. Textile cutting machine operators trim the fabric into various widths and lengths depending on its intended use. |
0 |
| Textiles Workers |
YO-6200.8500 |
Individuals who produce the textiles and leather for clothes and furnishings; and fashion them into a wide range of products that we use in our daily lives. Jobs range from those that employ computers, to those in which the worker operates large industrial machinery and smaller power equipment, to those which involve substantial handwork. |
0 |
| Thai Community |
YH-0500.8170-850 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Thailand or who identify themselves as part of the Thai community. Thailand is a country in southeast Asia. The official language is Thai. |
0 |
| Thai Restaurants |
PL-1800.8800 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Thailand which features seafood, meats of all kinds, coconut, peanuts, young plant shoots, green vegetables and a wide variety of fruits, some of which are very exotic. Specialties may include hot and sour soups, satays made with a variety of meats (beef, chicken and pork), Thai eggrolls, stuffed chicken wings, mee krob (sweet fried noodles with chunks of shrimp, beef, pork and bean curd), phlah goong (shrimp with lime and chile), stuffed chicken wings, nam sod (ground pork with red onion, ginger and peanuts in lime juice), ka-prow (beef or chicken with basil), panang (beef curry), mussamun curry (beef or chicken with coconut cream, peanuts and curry paste), barbecued chicken in a honey sauce, rice and noodle dishes such as paht Thai and lad nar, and a wide variety of fresh fish dishes. Nam prik (a spicy sauce made with chilies, fish paste and garlic) is a popular condiment. Meals are often served with very sweet Thai iced tea or Thai beer (Amarit and Singha) and coconut ice cream is a favorite dessert. |
0 |
| Thalassemia |
YF-3000.0560-850 |
An inherited blood disorder that is characterized by mutations in the DNA of cells that make hemoglobin (the substance in red blood cells that allows them to carry oxygen) and fewer red blood cells in the body than normal. People with mild thalassemia may need no treatment; those with a severe form may need regular blood transfusions. Several types of thalassemia exist including alpha-thalassemia, beta-thalassemia, Cooley's anemia and Mediterranean anemia. |
0 |
| Thanksgiving Baskets |
PH-2950.8500-850 |
Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that attempt to facilitate enjoyment of Thanksgiving by low-income community residents through distribution of food baskets which usually contain a ham, turkey or other meat and all of the trimmings for a Thanksgiving dinner (or vouchers to purchase these items). |
0 |
| Thanksgiving Meals |
PH-2950.8500-870 |
Programs that provide a hot Thanksgiving meal in a congregate setting for low-income and homeless individuals and families who might otherwise have no opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Also included are programs that deliver Thanksgiving meals to people's homes. |
0 |
| Thanksgiving Programs |
PH-2950.8500 |
Programs that provide assistance for low-income community residents to facilitate their ability to celebrate and enjoy Thanksgiving. |
0 |
| Theater Appreciation |
PL-7400.0700-850 |
Programs that offer classes or lectures which teach students to become part of a discerning theater audience by introducing them to the many tasks that are involved in creating a theatrical presentation. Students study the structures, varieties and sources of contemporary drama; review dramatic literature in a performance context through the study of theater history, directing, acting and design; and read classic and contemporary plays from a variety of perspectives, giving them a greater understanding of the process by which theater is created. |
0 |
| Theater Performances |
TA-8500 |
Community and university-based programs or organizations operating on a commercial basis that offer plays and stage productions including Broadway shows, drama, comedy and musicals as well as mime, performance art and other theater forms. Also included are organizations that arrange for theater festivals or special theatrical productions for school children, older adults, people with disabilities and other groups; or which sponsor productions in parks or other community locations including institutions. |
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| Theater/Performing Arts Museums |
TA-5500.8800 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of artifacts which relate to the history of the performing arts including dance, theater, opera, circus arts, comedy, storytelling and eclectic stage performances by artists such as magicians, acrobats, impersonators, stage hypnotists and ventriloquists. Collections may focus on a particular theatrical form (e.g., vaudeville, kabuki); performing arts in a particular era and/or community (e.g., early San Francisco stage); props associated with a particular type of performing art (e.g., magic apparatus); the lives and careers of famous stage actors, dancers, puppeteers, clowns, magicians and other performers (e.g., Houdini); and books, periodicals, playbills, programs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, biographical files, audio and videotapes, costumes, sets and other associated memorabilia. |
0 |
| Theological/Comparative Religion Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.3100-900 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in theology or comparative religion, the study of the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems, their commonalities and their differences, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures and other presentations that provide information about specific religions; field trips which enable participants to visit temples, synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship or meet with religious leaders representative of different faiths; opportunities for members to share and/or discuss their own work on major issues in the field; and other activities that promote the study and appreciation of theology and comparative religion. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Theology Schools |
HD-6000.6200-850 |
Schools or colleges, often affiliated with universities, that provide opportunities for students who have completed their Bachelor's degree to study religion and become members of the clergy. |
0 |
| Theosophists |
YR-8500 |
Followers of the system of beliefs promulgated by the Theosophical Society, founded by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and others in 1875, which emphasizes the unity of spirit and matter, and embraces belief in reincarnation and spiritual evolution. |
0 |
| Therapeutic Camps |
PL-6400.1500-850 |
Residential or day camp facilities that are appropriately staffed and equipped to provide an opportunity for children or adults who have developmental disabilities, emotional disturbances or health impairments, or who have other limitations or problems which require special facilities or programming, to enjoy a cooperative indoor and/or outdoor living experience. |
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| Therapeutic Child Care |
PH-1250.8500 |
Programs that provide individually-focused substitute parental care for abused, neglected and at-risk children within an inclusive child care setting. Specialized services for children in the program may include medical supervision, health screenings, individual health plans, developmental screenings for speech, gross and fine motor skills as well as services related to their social-emotional status. Child and family therapy and parenting classes may also be available. |
0 |
| Therapeutic Exercise |
LR-8400 |
Rehabilitation oriented fitness programs that develop individualized exercise routines and other fitness activities for people with acute or chronic health conditions such as arthritis, congestive heart failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, physical disabilities or other problems which affect their physical functioning with the objective of mitigating the effects of their condition; improving muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health; losing weight, if desirable; and reducing the risk of health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and depression. Included are gym and home based therapeutic exercise programs and aquatic therapy. |
0 |
| Therapeutic Fasting |
LT-0500.8400 |
Programs that provide information and guidance and, in some cases, medical monitoring for people who want to refrain from eating over a prescribed period of time as a means of purifying the body and facilitating its natural ability to heal. |
0 |
| Therapeutic Foster Homes |
PH-6300.8500 |
Agency-supervised private family homes in which foster parents have been trained to provide individualized, structured services in a safe, nurturing family living environment for children and adolescents with significant emotional or behavioral problems who require a higher level of care than is found in a conventional foster home but do not require placement in a more restrictive setting. Therapeutic foster parents receive special training in mental health issues, behavior management and parenting techniques; and implement the in-home portion of the treatment plan with close supervision and support. They serve as integral members of the team of professionals providing services for the child, get the child to therapy and other treatment appointments, write daily notes about interventions and attend treatment team meetings. Therapeutic foster care is considered the least restrictive out-of-home placement for children with severe emotional disorders. |
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| Therapeutic Group Homes |
PH-6300.8600 |
Programs that provide an alternative living environment and mental health treatment services in licensed, non-secure facilities for children and adolescents with significant emotional or behavioral problems who have some capability to engage in community-based activities. Although the types and combinations of treatment vary, treatment services typically include individual, group and family counseling, behavior modification, vocational training, recreational therapy and skill building. Therapeutic group homes are generally licensed by the state; offer a less restrictive treatment environment than residential treatment, but are more restrictive than therapeutic foster care; and are located in the community where residents attend local schools. |
0 |
| Therapeutic Self Help Materials |
RF-8500 |
Organizations that offer self-instructional packages which lead the user through a step-by-step program of exercises or other therapeutic activities with the objective of remediating a specific physical or emotional problem such as stuttering, agoraphobia or post traumatic stress disorder, or to offer targeted support during a crisis, e.g., a panic attack. The materials are designed to be used in the home as an alternative to other forms of treatment or counseling, and may be available in a variety of formats including books or other printed materials, CD or DVD, online streaming or as virtual reality (VR) tools. Remote assistance with monitoring may be available. |
0 |
| Therapeutic Visitation |
PH-6000.8500 |
Programs that provide a neutral, safe, and stress-free environment in which court ordered visitations between parents and their minor children can take place under the supervision of a licensed mental health practitioner who provides direction, coaching and feedback to the parent regarding observed parent/child interactions with the objective of helping the parent learn and improve parenting skills and rebuild damaged relationships. |
0 |
| Therapist Associations |
TN-5500.8500 |
Organizations whose members are psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers or other mental health professionals who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in mental health seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, subscribing to mental health journals and other publications, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Many therapist associations set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members, may accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members, may assist members who are having difficulties with their employers, may maintain referral services through which residents who require counseling are referred to members, and may act as advocates for the recipients of their services and for desired social change. |
0 |
| Therapy Malpractice Assistance |
FT-5100.8500 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who need to settle a dispute or initiate or respond to litigation regarding a situation in which a mental health professional is accused of an unreasonable lack of skill, gross negligence or professional misconduct in handling a particular case which resulted in loss, damage or injury to the client. |
0 |
| Therapy Referrals |
RR-8500 |
Programs that link people who are in need of counseling services with private therapists who are qualified in the desired area of specialization. |
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| Therapy Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1800.9000 |
Counseling programs and other similar organizations that are actively seeking licensed therapists (licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists or psychiatrists) who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide individual, group or family counseling services to low-income individuals and families and other people the organizations serves. |
0 |
| Thermometers |
LH-5000.5100-850 |
Programs that pay for or provide medical thermometers that are used to measure and indicate a person's temperature. Options include regular digital thermometers that can be used in the mouth, armpit or rectum, and employ electronic heat sensors to record body temperature; digital ear thermometers, also called tympanic thermometers, which use an infrared ray to measure the temperature inside the ear canal; digital pacifier thermometers for use with young children who are accustomed to pacifiers; temporal artery thermometers (often sold as "forehead thermometers") that use an infrared scanner to measure the temperature of the temporal artery in the forehead; and mercury thermometers which use mercury encased in glass to measure body temperature. Mercury thermometers are no longer recommended because they can break and allow toxic mercury to escape. |
0 |
| Third Party Involuntary Commitment Petition Services |
RP-1500.3400-850 |
Programs that process petitions from third parties for the involuntary treatment for individuals with mental illness, drug dependency, alcoholism or, in some jurisdictions, developmental disabilities, who are unwilling to consent to treatment and have recently exhibited dangerous behavior (i.e., specific acts, attempts or threats which constitute a substantial risk of physical harm to the person him or herself and/or to another). The petitioners must generally provide information about the individual's current physician, diagnoses, medications and dates of last treatment; have first-hand knowledge of the individual's behavior; sign an affidavit regarding the incident(s); and be willing to testify in court. Requirements and procedures may vary in different jurisdictions. |
0 |
| Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndrome |
YF-3000.8530 |
A symptom complex that is caused by conditions in which nerves or vessels are compressed in the neck or the armpit which may be the result of the first rib pressing on the clavicle or compression by the cervical rib. It is characterized by pain in the arms and shoulders, a pins and needles sensation in the fingers and weakness of grip and other hand movements. |
0 |
| Thrift Shop Support Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.9150 |
Thrift shops, clothing banks and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to sort donated items, price them and organize them on display. |
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| Thrift Shops |
BM-8500 |
Organizations that offer new or secondhand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods. Also included are other types of resale shops that sell secondhand but reusable musical instruments, salvaged building materials, office equipment, sports equipment, books, CDs and other material goods. |
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| Thrombocythemia |
YF-3000.8540 |
A clinical syndrome that is characterized by the production of too many platelets in the bone marrow and abnormal clotting. Common symptoms include increased blood clots in arteries and veins; bruising easily; bleeding from the nose, gums and gastrointestinal tract; bloody stools; hemorrhaging after injury or surgery; weakness; and enlarged lymph nodes. |
0 |
| Thrombocytopenia |
YF-3000.8545 |
A disorder that is characterized by a deficiency of platelets which is often associated with abnormal bleeding. The condition may arise as a result of many diseases including leukemia, some forms of anemia, infection with the HIV virus which causes AIDS, and Gaucher’s disease as well as a number of conditions in which the body uses or destroys platelets, three of the most notable being idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). |
0 |
| Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura |
YF-3000.8545-850 |
A rare disorder of the blood coagulation system that is characterized by the formation of microscopic blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body. Most cases of the disorder have no known cause, but some cases may be caused by a lack of the ADAMTS13 gene at birth that gives instructions for making the enzyme that is involved in clotting. The condition also may be related to cancer, chemotherapy, HIV infection, hormone replacement therapy and estrogens, and a number of commonly used medications (including ticlopidine, clopidogrel, and cyclosporine A). Symptoms include fever, weakness, fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, bleeding into the skin, headache, confusion, changes in consciousness and jaundice. |
0 |
| Thunderstorm Advisories |
TH-2100.9500-830 |
Programs that issue severe thunderstorm watches when weather conditions are such that a severe thunderstorm (damaging winds 58 miles per hour or more, or hail 3/4 of an inch in diameter or greater) is likely to develop and/or thunderstorm warnings when a severe thunderstorm has been sighted in a particular area or is indicated by weather radar. Thunderstorms bring heavy rains, strong winds, hail, lightning and tornadoes. Thunderstorm advisories may also include safety instructions for people who are in the immediate area. |
0 |
| Thunderstorm Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800-800 |
Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take before, during and after a severe thunderstorm to protect their safety whether indoors, outdoors or in their vehicles. |
0 |
| Thyroid Cancer |
YF-3000.1480-880 |
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the thyroid gland. |
0 |
| Thyroid Eye Disease |
YF-3000.8550 |
A rare disease that is characterized by progressive inflammation and damage to tissues around the eyes, especially extraocular muscle, connective, and fatty tissue. There is generally an active disease phase in which progressive inflammation, swelling, and tissue changes occur. This phase is associated with a variety of symptoms including pain, a gritty feeling in the eyes, swelling or abnormal positioning of the eyelids, watery eyes, bulging eyes (proptosis) and double vision (diplopia). The active phase can last anywhere from approximately 6 months to 2 years. This is followed by an inactive phase in which the disease progression has stopped. However, some symptoms such as double vision and bulging eyes can remain. In some people, cosmetic changes and significant disability can develop. Although uncommon, in severe instances, vision loss can occur. Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's adaptive immune system, which protects the body from infectious or other foreign substances, mistakenly attacks healthy tissue instead. It most commonly occurs as part of Graves' disease, which is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid and often the skin and eyes. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. Less often, thyroid eye disease can occur in people who have or have had an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or in individuals with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) such as people who have a disorder called Hashimoto thyroiditis. |
0 |
| Thyroid Function Tests |
LF-4900.8550 |
Programs that conduct any of a variety of tests for evidence of increased or decreased thyroid function including clinical physical examinations, x-ray scans of the thyroid following an injection or an oral dose of a radioisotope substance, thyroid uptake tests which measure the rate of absorption of radioactive iodine or other radionuclides per unit of time, and a variety of lab tests, some of which are based on the direct or indirect determination of the two thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine. |
0 |
| Tibetan Community |
YH-0500.8140-900 |
Individuals who identify themselves as part of the Tibetan community. Tibet is a formerly independent country in central Asia that is now known as the Tibet Autonomous Region within the People's Republic of China. There is also a body known as the Government of Tibet in Exile which is recognized within the Tibetan diaspora. The traditional language is Tibetan. |
0 |
| Tick Control |
JP-6500.6500-870 |
Programs that investigate complaints from the public regarding tick infestations, inspect affected property to determine the extent of the problem and provide eradication services or advice and necessary poisons for eradication. |
0 |
| Ticket to Work/Self Sufficiency Employment Networks |
ND-6500.8850 |
Agencies or instrumentalities of a state (or political subdivision), or private entities that have been accepted as an Employment Network (EN) under the Social Security Administration's voluntary Ticket to Work/Self Sufficiency program whose objective is to help people with disabilities obtain work without endangering their disability benefits including health care coverage. Employment Networks can be a single entity, a partnership or alliance of entities (public and/or private), or a consortium of organizations collaborating to combine resources to serve Ticket-holders. Included may be Workforce Investment Act (WIA) One-Stop Centers and Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs), disability and rehabilitation service providers, staffing companies, state and local government agencies, community-based employment support services providers, public and private sector schools and colleges, faith-based groups, multicultural organizations, public and private hospitals, foundations, disability management and insurance companies, Native American tribes, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, employers and small business development and micro enterprise entities. |
0 |
| Ticket to Work/Self Sufficiency Program |
ND-6500.8870 |
A voluntary employment program that increases the choices and opportunities for eligible Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations without endangering their disability benefits including health care coverage. Beneficiaries receive a Ticket which they may use to obtain services and jobs from state vocational rehabilitation agencies or organizations that have been designated as Employment Networks (EN) by the program. Once a beneficiary assigns his or her ticket to an EN or vocational rehabilitation agency, the provider works with them to develop a written individual work plan which documents desired employment goals and helps the individual return to work or work for the first time. The Employment Network or state rehabilitation agency bills the Social Security Administration (SSA) using the ticket claim account number. The SSA determines eligibility for the program. |
0 |
| Tickets/Reservations |
PL-8500 |
Programs that maintain information about a wide variety of current and upcoming entertainment, sports and other special events; and supply tickets to people who want to attend. Also included are programs that provide special events tickets to nonprofit organizations, often at no charge. |
0 |
| Tile Setters |
YO-1600.8500 |
Individuals who apply hard tile and marble to floors, walls, ceilings and roof decks. Tile is durable, impervious to water, and easy to clean making it a popular building material in hospitals, tunnels, lobbies of buildings, bathrooms and kitchens. |
0 |
| Timber Cutting/Logging Personnel |
YO-0200.2300-850 |
Individuals who harvest acres of forests each year for the timber that provides the raw material for consumer and industrial products. The timber cutting and logging process is carried out by a variety of workers who make up a logging crew. Tasks include cutting down the trees, topping the trees, cutting the trees into logs of specified lengths, affixing cables and dragging the logs to a site for sorting, grading the logs and loading the logs onto vehicles for removal. |
0 |
| Timber Sports |
PL-7000.9100 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people participate in competitions which demonstrate skills associated with being a lumberjack. Included are log splitting, log sawing, river driving, boom running, axe throwing, tree climbing, tree topping, log rolling and log loading competitions; and endurance contests which feature a sequence of events. |
0 |
| Time Management Skills Development |
TP-6650.8500 |
Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training or support which help executive staff, managers, supervisors and line staff in nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other types of agencies develop the skills they need to manage their time more effectively in order to improve overall productivity and understand where time is lost. Topics may include keeping activity logs to determine how time is spent, identifying and eliminating time wasting activities, delegating when appropriate, assessing the importance of assigned projects and tasks, establishing priorities regarding tasks which add the greatest value, scheduling activities, using "to do" lists to track progress, dealing assertively with impossible deadlines or work overloads, developing action plans and setting personal goals. |
0 |
| Time/Temperature/Weather Information Services |
TJ-3200.9000 |
Programs that provide details about the current time, temperature and weather forecast that interested individuals can access on a website or in person, or by telephone, email, chat, text or other communication channel. |
1 |
| Timeshare Resale Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-860 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams which target likely sellers of timeshares with the promise that they either have a buyer ready to purchase the timeshare or the assurance that they can sell it. All one needs to do is pay an upfront fee, usually via a wire transfer, to cover closing costs, services, taxes, timeshare maintenance or other fees. Once the target sends the money, no sale, rental or purchase is completed and the scammer disappears. In some cases, a second fraudulent business may then contact the victimized owner offering to help recover the money lost in the first scam for yet another fee. As with the first scam, no money is recovered and telephone calls and emails are unanswered. |
0 |
| Tinnitus |
YF-3000.8560 |
A condition in which there the perception of sound in one or both ears or in the head when no external sound is present. It is often referred to as "ringing in the ears", although some people hear hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, or clicking. Tinnitus can be intermittent or constant, with single or multiple tones, and its perceived volume can range from subtle to shattering. Causes may include noise-induced hearing loss, wax build-up in the ear canal, ear or sinus infections, jaw misalignment, cardiovascular disease, head or neck trauma, certain types of tumors, a side effect of some medications or as a symptom of disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, lyme disease and fibromyalgia. |
0 |
| Tiny Tots |
PL-7400.8500 |
Programs that provide classes which feature recreational activities that are specifically designed for children age three to five. The classes may include arts and crafts, storytelling, singing, music and rhythm, tumbling and other age-appropriate pursuits. |
0 |
| Tire Complaints |
DD-1500.9400 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding defective or unsafe tires, tire warranty problems, high pressure sales tactics, misrepresentation, fraud, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of organizations that manufacture or sell tires. |
0 |
| Tire Maintenance/Repair Personnel |
YO-3400.9000-850 |
Individuals who repair and replace tires. |
0 |
| Title Examiners |
YO-4500.8500 |
Individuals who examine copies of records such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics and plat and map books to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal descriptions of property for law firms, real estate agencies or title insurance companies. They may copy or summarize recorded documents such as mortgages, trust deeds and contracts affecting the condition of title to property; analyze restrictions; and prepare a report outlining the restrictions and actions that are required to clear title. When working for a title insurance company, they prepare and issue policies that guarantee the legality of particular titles. |
0 |
| Title Registration/Titles |
DF-7000.8350 |
Programs that issue, transfer, maintain on file and, where appropriate, provide access to the official document that transfers ownership of property of any kind from one individual to another or which otherwise provides evidence of the individual's entitlement to the property. |
0 |
| Tobacco Processing Personnel |
YO-6200.8600 |
Individuals who operate hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, steam ovens and vacuum drying equipment to reduce the moisture content of tobacco products. |
0 |
| Tobacco Sales Licenses |
DF-7000.8380 |
Programs that issue permits which provide authorization for the sale of tobacco products in accordance with prevailing legislation. |
0 |
| Tobacco Use Disorders |
YF-8000.1800-860 |
A disorder that is characterized by use of tobacco, snuff or other substances containing nicotine which generally produces central nervous system stimulation, but in high doses can also have depressant effects. The general physical effects of nicotine use include irritation of lung tissues, constriction of blood vessels, and increased blood pressure and heart rate. Health risks include chronic bronchitis, emphysema, stroke, heart disease and cancers of the lungs, mouth, throat and esophagus. |
0 |
| Tobacco Use Education/Prevention |
RX-8250.8000 |
Programs that provide information about smoking and nicotine addiction, the dangers associated with smoking or utilizing other substances containing nicotine, the risks associated with exposure to second hand smoke and different approaches to smoking cessation with the objective of preventing people from starting to smoke or of helping them find a way to give up the habit if they already use tobacco products. Included may be printed materials or videos that address the subject and presentations in schools and agencies and to family groups. |
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| Toboggan Runs |
PL-6400.7000-930 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, ice-covered inclined courses with twists and turns that are used for sledding. |
0 |
| Tobogganing |
PL-7000.7900-850 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy tobogganing, a winter sport in which a long flat-bottomed light sled made of thin boards curved up at one end with low handrails at the sides is coasted down snow-covered slopes, usually special toboggan runs. Toboggans are made for up to four people who steer the sled by shifting their weight and dragging their feet. |
0 |
| Toddlers |
YB-9500.3300-800 |
Young children approximately one to three years of age (18 months to three years in the context of some programs). |
0 |
| Togolese Community |
YH-0300.8600 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Togo or who identify themselves as part of the Togolese community. Togo is a country in west Africa. The official language is French. |
0 |
| Toileting Aids |
LH-5000.8500 |
Programs that pay for or provide male and female portable urinals, bed pans, potty seats, commodes, commode chairs, toilet safety frames, wide access toilet seats, elevated toilet seats or other toileting aids for people who are unable to leave their beds to use the bathroom or who require adaptations to use the bathroom toilet. |
0 |
| Tole/Decorative Painting Clubs |
PS-8200.0550-870 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in tole/decorative painting, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include workshops, seminars, study trips and other educational programs to help members develop their tole/decorative painting skills; and regular meetings at which members share information about current projects, enjoy the company of other enthusiasts and have time to work on their projects. Some tole/decorative painting clubs may also arrange for discounts on materials, sponsor exhibits or sales of decorative art pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide access to a library of resources about the art. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Tole/Decorative Painting Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-870 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in tole/decorative painting, the art of decorating a variety of surfaces by painting patterns and images using specific brush strokes and techniques. Decorative painting uses many of the techniques of tole painting (historically, the decorative painting of tin surfaces) as well as many folk art painting techniques, and today the three disciplines are practically interchangeable. Decorative artists paint a wide variety of functional and purely ornamental pieces including furniture, pottery, metalware, ceramics, glassware, fabrics, walls and floors. |
0 |
| Toll Road/Bridge Passes |
BT-8500.8400 |
Programs that issue passes which allow people who use toll roads or bridges on a regular basis to pay tolls on a monthly basis instead of waiting in line at toll plazas; or which issue passes or other credentials that allow individuals who meet eligibility requirements to travel on toll roads and/or bridges at discount rates or no cost. Some passes are E-passes or transponders which can be read electronically by the toll-taking facility. People pay in advance and tolls are automatically deducted from their account as they pass through the toll plaza. |
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| Tomography |
LF-4800.8600 |
Programs that offer the x-ray technique that produces detailed cross-sectional images of related structures in a selected plane of tissue by blurring images of structures in all other planes. |
0 |
| Toner Cartridge Donation Programs |
TI-1800.6500-850 |
Programs that accept donations of empty ink and toner cartridges and return them to companies that refill the cartridges and resell them in exchange for a credit or a charitable donation to a specified nonprofit organization. |
0 |
| Tongan Community |
YH-7000.8500 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Tonga or who identify themselves as part of the Tongan community. Tonga consists of a group of islands in the south Pacific Ocean. The official languages are Tongan and English. |
0 |
| Tool and Die Makers |
YO-6200.6500-850 |
Individuals who produce tools, dies, and special guiding and holding devices that enable machines to manufacture a variety of products, from clothing and furniture to heavy equipment and parts for aircraft. Toolmakers craft precision tools and machines that are used to cut, shape, and form metal and other materials. They also produce jigs and fixtures (devices that hold metal while it is bored, stamped or drilled), gauges and other measuring devices. Die makers construct metal forms (dies) that are used to shape metal in stamping and forging operations. They also make metal molds for diecasting and for molding plastics, ceramics and composite materials. Some tool and die makers craft prototypes of parts and then determine how best to manufacture the part. In addition to developing, designing, and producing new tools and dies, these workers also may repair worn or damaged tools, dies, gauges, jigs and fixtures. |
0 |
| Tools/Equipment |
BM-9500 |
Programs that pay for or supply tools and equipment that are necessary for gardening, home maintenance, employment or other purposes. |
1 |
| Tools/Equipment Donation Programs |
TI-1800.8500 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand tools and equipment that are necessary for farming, gardening, home maintenance, employment or other purposes, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve. |
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| Top Executives/Administrators |
YO-6100.8600 |
Individuals who are responsible for ensuring that the goals and objectives of their organization are met. Although they have a wide range of titles, all formulate policies and direct the operations of businesses and corporations, nonprofit institutions, governments and other organizations. The responsibilities of top executives largely depend on an organization's size. For example, an owner or manager of a small organization, such as an independent retail store, is often responsible for purchasing, hiring, training, quality control and day-to-day supervisory duties. In large organizations, top executives typically focus more on formulating policies and strategic planning, while general and operations managers direct day-to-day operations. |
0 |
| Topical Identifiers/Issues |
YZ |
Programs that publish directories, distribute pamphlets and other literature, conduct outreach campaigns, offer technical assistance and training or provide other services which deal with a particular topic, issue or problem area. |
0 |
| Tornado Advisories |
TH-2100.9500-850 |
Programs that activate warning systems (sirens or other mechanisms) and/or issue tornado watches which alert the public to the possibility of a tornado developing and/or tornado warnings which inform the public that a tornado has been spotted in the area or indicated by radar. Tornadoes are local atmospheric storms, generally of short duration, formed by winds rotating at very high speeds (sometimes in excess of 300 miles per hour), usually in a counter-clockwise direction. The vortex, up to several hundred yards wide, is visible to the observer as a whirlpool-like column of winds rotating about a hollow cavity or funnel. Tornado advisories may also include safety instructions for people who are in immediate peril. |
0 |
| Tornado Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800-830 |
Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to protect lives and property before, during and after a tornado. Information about the community's warning system signaling that a tornado is imminent is covered. Included are programs that inspect the homes of individual residents and give them a report which recommends ways to enhance their safety and reduce the risk of property damage or loss, as well as those that deal with tornado safety in a more general way. Tornadoes are local atmospheric storms, generally of short duration, formed by winds rotating at very high speeds (sometimes in excess of 300 miles per hour), usually in a counter-clockwise direction. The vortex, up to several hundred yards wide, is visible to the observer as a whirlpool-like column of winds rotating about a hollow cavity or funnel. |
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| Tornado Victims |
YX-1800.8500 |
Individuals who have been injured, lost their homes and/or businesses or had them severely damaged due to a tornado. |
0 |
| Torture Survivors |
YX-1500.8500 |
Individuals who have been subjected to severe physical or psychological abuse intentionally inflicted at the instigation or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity. |
0 |
| Total Communication Instruction |
LR-8000.0500-850 |
Programs that use a combination of methods to teach individuals with hearing impairments to communicate including a form of sign language, finger spelling, speech reading, speaking and amplification. The sign language used in total communication (SEE sign) is not a language in and of itself, like American Sign Language, but an artificially-constructed language that follows English grammatical structure. |
0 |
| Total Containment Vessels |
TH-1700.1600-850 |
Trailer-mounted containers that can be use to safely transport explosives, chemical devices or hazardous materials. |
0 |
| Tour Guides/Escorts |
YO-8200.8500-750 |
Individuals who escort other individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings and art galleries. They may plan and conduct itineraries and activities on specialized trips such as mountain expeditions, rafting trips, hunting trips, fishing trips, photo safaris, nature study expeditions and trail rides; plan rest stops and meals; provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats as well as any relevant regulations such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing; arrange for the transportation of clients, equipment and supplies; greet and register visitors, and issue required identification badges and/or safety devices; collect fees and tickets; conduct educational activities for school children; describe tour points of interest and respond to questions; teach skills such as proper climbing methods, demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment; set up camp on overnight outdoors expeditions and prepare base camps for longer expeditions; and monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices. |
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| Tour/Exhibit Guide Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0700.8500 |
Art galleries, museums, nature centers and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to conduct guided tours for the public on a voluntary basis without remuneration. |
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| Tourette's Syndrome |
YF-3000.8640 |
A neurological movement disorder which begins when the individual is age two to 16 and is characterized by rapidly repetitive muscular movements called "tics" including rapid eye blinking, shoulder shrugging, head jerking, facial twitches or other torso/limb movements; and involuntary vocalizations including repeated sniffing, throat clearing, coughing, grunting, barking or shrieking. |
0 |
| Touring Assistance Programs |
TA-0400.8500 |
Programs that offer grants or other financial incentives to support touring by individual artists or ensembles in a particular state or other geographic area. Grants are generally made to the organization that is presenting the program, not directly to the touring artists themselves. |
0 |
| Tourism Development |
TB-8700 |
Programs that provide tourism marketing and development strategies for local communities. Also included are programs that provide incentives for the development or expansion of tourist facilities, usually cultural or historic sites, areas of scenic beauty or distinctive natural phenomena, theme parks, amusement parks, venues for theatrical or music productions, botanical gardens, and cultural and educational centers. |
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| Tourist Information |
BT-8750.8500 |
Tourist bureaus, information centers and other community organizations that make available information about local points of interest, cultural events, recreational activities, hotels, restaurants, medical and dental services and other community resources. |
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| Tourist Visas |
FT-3600.6250-840 |
Programs that assist in filing petitions for permits which allow admission, on a temporary basis, of foreign visitors who are traveling for pleasure. |
0 |
| Towing Service Complaints |
DD-1500.9450 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the services, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of automobile towing services. |
0 |
| Town Criers |
TD-6600.4500-850 |
Individuals who are employed to make formal public announcements on behalf of the mayor and city/town council at important functions such as civic ceremonies, charity functions and tourism events. Town criers wear colorful costumes, carry a hand bell to attract people's attention and shout "Oyez, Oyez" ("hear ye") before making their announcement. They may greet visiting dignitaries, cut ribbons, open festivals, lead parades, deliver proclamations and kick off conventions. In addition to official duties, town criers may also attend private functions such as weddings, retirement parties, conventions, trade shows, holiday gatherings and other events. |
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| Toxemia |
YF-3000.8660 |
A disorder seen in pregnant women that is characterized by elevated blood pressure, fever, diarrhea, vomiting, tissue swelling and leakage of protein from the kidneys into the urine. If severe, toxemia may progress to seizures and coma. |
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| Toxic Shock Syndrome |
YF-3000.8680 |
An illness to which women are susceptible that is characterized by a fever of at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit, a sunburn-like rash on the body, dangerously low blood pressure and a peeling of the skin particularly on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet which occurs one to two weeks after the onset of the disease. Other symptoms include vomiting; diarrhea; severe muscle pain; disturbances of the mucous membranes in the vagina, mouth, eyes and throat; malfunction of the kidneys or liver; blood anomalies and disturbances of the central nervous system including disorientation and alterations in consciousness. The illness is thought to be caused by an ingredient in some tampon products that leaches magnesium from the body thereby providing an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria. |
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