| Two Parent Families |
YK-2000.8500 |
Family units that consist of two adults and one or more children. |
0 |
| Two Spirit Individuals |
YT-2400.9000 |
Indigenous individuals who embody both a masculine and a feminine spirit and see life through the eyes of both, reflecting the historic and respected role of "third gender" or gender-variant individuals in many Native American cultures. As an umbrella term, two-spirit may encompass same-sex attraction and a wide variety of gender variance, including people who might be described in Western culture as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender queer or intersex. It differs from most mainstream definitions of sexuality and gender identity in that it is about a person manifesting male and female within one being, contextualized within traditional cultural understanding. |
0 |
| Type 1 Diabetes |
YF-3000.2440-800 |
A form of diabetes generally diagnosed in children and young adults that occurs when the pancreas produces no insulin or too little insulin to regulate blood sugar levels appropriately. Onset of Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as juvenile diabetes) is generally fairly abrupt and is often accompanied by weight loss which develops over several days. |
0 |
| Type 2 Diabetes |
YF-3000.2440-850 |
A form of diabetes that generally develops in middle age or later and is characterized by inadequate use of insulin (whose levels are generally normal) rather than insufficient amounts of insulin or lack of insulin altogether. The onset of Type 2 diabetes is generally gradual, is often seen in patients who are overweight and may, in some cases, be hereditary. |
0 |
| Typewriters |
BM-6000.8500 |
Programs that pay for or provide typing equipment. |
0 |
| Typhoid Fever |
YF-3000.8840 |
An acute infectious disease that is characterized by definite lesions in the groups of lymph nodules that are found in the ileum near its junction with the colon, in the glands in the intestinal area, and in the spleen accompanied by fever, headache and abdominal pain. The causitive agent is Salmonella typhi which may be transmitted by infected water or milk supplies. |
0 |
| Typhus |
YF-3000.8880 |
Any of a group of acute infections that are characterized by great prostration, severe headache, generalized rash, sustained high fever and usually progressive neurologic impairment ending in a crisis in 10 to 14 days. |
0 |
| Typing Classes |
PL-7400.8600 |
Programs that offer classes that teach people the mechanics of using a typewriter or computer keyboard. |
0 |
| Typing/Keyboard Proficiency Tests |
HL-2000.8500 |
Programs that administer timed tests which assess an individual's typing skills including their speed (generally words per minute) and accuracy. More formal keyboard proficiency tests also assess general knowledge (Microsoft Word, page setups, margins, fonts and the like), document processing, punctuation and spacing rules, capitalization rules, number rules and proofreader marks. A wide variety of typing speed tests are available online. |
0 |
| U-Pick Programs |
BD-2400.9000 |
Programs organized by growers that allow customers to come into their fields and pick or harvest the produce they want to purchase. Prices are lower than retail, and picking baskets and ladders are often provided. |
0 |
| USDA Rural Community Facilities Funding Programs |
TB-0700.2200-900 |
USDA Rural Community Facilities Funding Programs offer direct loans, loan guarantees and grants to develop or improve essential public services and facilities in communities across rural America. These amenities help increase the competitiveness of rural communities in attracting and retaining businesses that provide employment and services for their residents. Public bodies, non-profit organizations and federally recognized American Indian Tribes can use the funds to construct, expand or improve facilities that provide health care, education, public safety, and public services. Projects include fire and rescue stations, village and town halls, health care clinics, hospitals, adult and child care centers, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, public buildings, schools, libraries, and many other community-based initiatives. Financing may also cover the costs for land acquisition, professional fees and purchase of equipment. The facilities not only improve the basic quality of life but assist in the development and sustainability of rural America. |
0 |
| USDA Rural Home Purchase Loan Programs |
BH-3500.3400-850 |
Programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service that make home loans and loan guarantees available to rural families with an income below 80% of the median income level in the communities where they live who do not qualify for a conventional loan. Direct loans are made for the purchase of a new home or for new home construction including site preparation. The loan guarantee program guarantees loans made by private lenders. Under the terms of this program, families may borrow up to 100% of the appraised value of a home eliminating the need for a down payment, a barrier to home ownership frequently faced by families with low incomes. |
0 |
| Ugandan Community |
YH-0300.9000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Uganda or who identify themselves as part of the Ugandan community. Uganda is a country in east Africa. The official language is English. |
0 |
| Ukrainian Community |
YH-1800.9100 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Ukraine or who identify themselves as part of the Ukrainian community. Ukraine is a country in eastern Europe. The official language is Ukrainian. |
0 |
| Ukrainian Orthodox Community |
YR-1500.8900 |
Members of the Eastern Orthodox Church that is under the authority of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (Church of Constantinople) and utilizes Ukrainian, Church Slavonic, and English liturgy. |
0 |
| Ulcerative Colitis |
YF-3000.8930 |
A type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The disease usually begins in the rectal area and may eventually extend through the entire large intestine. Repeated swelling (inflammation) leads to thickening of the wall of the intestine and rectum with scar tissue. Death of colon tissue or severe infection may occur with severe disease. Symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping that generally disappear following a bowel movement, gurgling or other abdominal sounds, fever, rectal pain and weight loss. |
0 |
| Ulcers |
YF-3000.2110-900 |
An open sore or lesion on the skin or mucous membrane that is accompanied by sloughing of inflamed necrotic tissue. If the sore becomes infected, pus is discharged. Ulcers may appear in many places but are often found in the duodenum or the stomach. |
0 |
| Ultimate Frisbee |
PL-7000.4100-900 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy ultimate Frisbee, a non-contact sport containing elements drawn from soccer, basketball and football that is played by two teams of seven players who attempt to advance the disc toward the end zone guarded by the opposing team by throwing it to another team member. Whenever a pass is incomplete, intercepted, knocked-down, or lands in an out-of-bounds area, a turnover occurs, resulting in a change of possession of the disc. Goals are scored when a player catches the disc in the end zone of the opposing team. |
0 |
| Ultrasound Scanning |
LF-4800.9000 |
Programs that utilize inaudible sound in the frequency range of approximately 20,000 to 10 billion cycles per second which are passed into the body, echo when they strike tissue and build a picture of the internal organs or a fetus in the uterus. |
0 |
| Ultraviolet Radiation Information |
JP-6500.1900-900 |
Programs that provide general information about ultraviolet radiation as a safety hazard, likely sources in a home or work environment, testing procedures and measures for remediation. |
0 |
| Ultraviolet Radiation Testing |
JP-6500.1800-900 |
Programs that conduct tests which measure the intensity of ultraviolet rays as a means of evaluating the efficacy of windows, sunscreens or sunglasses; and/or supply test kits that can be used in the home for this purpose. |
0 |
| Unaccompanied Minors |
YB-9500.9000 |
Children and youth who are not supervised by an adult in situations where supervision would be expected or warranted (e.g., following a major disaster). |
0 |
| Unclaimed Property Assistance |
FT-9150 |
Programs that take custody and dispose of property of people who die intestate without known heirs and property, including bank accounts with no recent activity and uncashed checks, that is unclaimed or abandoned. Also included are organizations that attempt to locate owners of abandoned property or that help owners file claims to take possession of property to which they are entitled. |
1 |
| Uncontested Divorce Assistance |
FT-3000.1700-900 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to initiate or respond to a suit to dissolve their marriage in situations where the other party agrees to the action and will not take steps to legally oppose the suit. |
0 |
| Underage Drinking Prevention |
FN-1500.8960 |
Programs that seek to increase the effectiveness of efforts by states and local communities to enforce underage drinking laws, prevent underage drinking, and eliminate the consequences associated with alcohol use by underage youth. |
2 |
| Underemployed Workers |
YL-3500.9000 |
Individuals who are employed in part-time jobs when full-time positions are needed or hold full-time positions that are inadequate with respect to their training and/or economic needs. |
0 |
| Undergraduates |
YG-8000.9100 |
Students who are enrolled in a four or five-year bachelor's degree program, an associate's degree program (an award that normally requires at least two but less than four years of full-time equivalent college work), or a vocational or technical program (a combination of courses and related activities organized for the attainment of broad educational objectives as described by the institution) below the baccalaureate. |
0 |
| Underwater Search/Rescue/Recovery |
JR-1800.9000 |
Programs that provide emergency operations to locate and, if possible, rescue individuals reported as missing and believed to be submerged and/or which recover the bodies of individuals who have drowned or submerged items that must be retrieved such as weapons used in crimes or suicides, sunken vessels, submerged vehicles, lost equipment or evidence that is necessary to properly document boating accidents. |
0 |
| Underwear/Sleepwear |
BM-6500.1500-850 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or gently used socks, undershirts, bras, slips, nightgowns, pajamas, bathrobes and other undergarments/nightwear. |
0 |
| Underwear/Sleepwear Donation Programs |
TI-1800.1500-850 |
Programs that accept donations of new or gently used socks, undershirts, bras, slips, nightgowns, pajamas, bathrobes and other undergarments/nightwear; and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, or donate it community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve. |
0 |
| Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services |
BH-3000.3500-900 |
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people with disabilities who need to modify their home environments to make them accessible and which evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis rather than having pre-established policies regarding the type of modification they are able to accommodate. |
0 |
| Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance |
NT-8900 |
Programs that provide cash, vouchers or other forms of monetary aid for people in need of assistance and evaluate the individual's or family's need for the money on a case-by-case basis rather than having pre-established policies regarding the types of needs the dollars can be used to cover. |
3 |
| Undocumented People |
YE-9000 |
Individuals who are residing in the country on a temporary or permanent basis without a visa or other documentation to make their presence legal. |
0 |
| Undocumented Workers |
YE-9000.9000 |
Individuals who are living and working in the country on a temporary or permanent basis without a visa, work permit or other documentation that makes their presence as residents and members of the work force legal. |
0 |
| Unemployed Individuals |
YL-3500.9010 |
Individuals who are without employment but are looking for jobs and available for work. |
0 |
| Unemployment Benefits Fraud Reporting |
FN-1700.9000 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to anonymously report information about the activities of individuals who have applied for or are collecting unemployment benefits for which they are not eligible. |
0 |
| Unemployment Insurance |
NS-9000 |
Programs that provide partial income replacement for a limited period of time for eligible individuals who become unemployed. |
7 |
| Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance |
FT-1000.8900 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law through their state Unemployment Insurance program. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for unemployment insurance benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete unemployment application forms; negotiate on their behalf with unemployment insurance benefits staff; prepare a written appeal; and/or represent them in administrative hearings or judicial litigation. Included are organizations that offer a range of advocacy services as well as legal aid programs which offer more formalized legal assistance. |
0 |
| Unemployment Recipients |
YC-9000 |
Unemployed individuals who are receiving cash grants which, for a limited period of time, partially replace income that has been lost due to lack of employment. |
0 |
| Unfair Labor Practices |
FT-4200.9000 |
Programs that prevent and provide remedies for unlawful acts by either employers or unions or both when a covered individual, organization or employer files an unfair labor practice charge. |
0 |
| Unicycling |
PL-7000.9350 |
Programs, often offered by local unicycling clubs, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn to ride a unicycle, participate in unicycling events and otherwise enjoy the sport. |
0 |
| Unified School Districts |
HD-8200.9000 |
The local administrative units that represent the union of two or more communities that have agreed to combine their resources to offer educational services and operate elementary and/or high schools or contract for these services in the combined geographical area. |
0 |
| Union Elections |
FT-4200.9050 |
Programs that regulate the union election process which determines and implements, through secret-ballot elections, the free democratic choice by employees as to whether they wish to be represented by a union in dealing with their employment, and, if so, by which union. |
0 |
| Union Members |
YL-3500.9020 |
Workers who belong to a trade union. |
0 |
| Unitarian Universalist Community |
YR-9000 |
Members of the Unitarian Universalist Association which denies the doctrine of the Trinity and affirms the principles of individual freedom of belief, the free use of reason in religion, commitment to advancing truth, religious tolerance, universal brotherhood of man, a creedless church, a united world community and support of a vigorous program of liberal social action. |
0 |
| United Nations Associations |
TL-3800.9000 |
Organizations whose members are autonomous nations who work for common economic, political and humanitarian goals; develop alliances for mutual defense; support, establish and enforce international laws; and resolve international disputes. |
0 |
| United States Attorney |
FJ-6700.9000 |
Prosecuting attorneys appointed by the President for each judicial district whose duties are to prosecute all offenses against the United States; prosecute or defend, for the government, all civil actions, suits or proceedings in which the U.S. is concerned; appear on behalf of defendants in all civil actions, suits or proceedings pending in the district against collectors or other officers of the revenue or customs acting in their official capacity; and institute and prosecute proceedings for the collection of fines, penalties and forfeitures incurred for violations of revenue law. |
0 |
| United States Citizens |
YE-1450.9000 |
Individuals who were born in the United States or who were naturalized as citizens after relinquishing their original citizenship. |
0 |
| United States Citizens Abroad |
YE-1450.9000-900 |
Citizens of the United States who are living, working, traveling or incarcerated in another country. |
0 |
| United States Citizens by Birth |
YE-1450.9000-930 |
Individuals who are citizens of the United States by virtue of their birth in the U.S., by birth in one of the U.S. Territories, or by birth outside the U.S. to parents who are U.S. citizens. |
0 |
| United States House of Representatives Offices |
TD-6600.2200-900 |
The offices of elected members of the United States House of Representatives, the lower house of the United States Congress. U.S. Representatives represent people in a state congressional district for a two-year term. |
0 |
| United States Senate Offices |
TD-6600.2200-950 |
The offices of elected members of the United States Senate, the upper chamber of the Congress of the United States. The Senate has 100 members, two from each state, and one third of the Senate is elected every two years. |
0 |
| Universal Precautions Programs |
JP-1500.1700-850 |
Programs that develop and implement comprehensive plans which seek to prevent occupational exposure to infectious diseases such as AIDS/HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, or bacteria, fungi and other bloodborne microorganisms through a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other provisions. Exposure occurs most frequently when nurses, laboratory technicians, physicians, dental personnel, veterinary staff and other health care workers come into contact with an infected patient’s blood (or other potentially infectious bodily fluids) through needlestick injuries or cuts from other sharp instruments that can penetrate the skin including scalpels, scissors, broken glass, broken capillary tubes and exposed ends of dental wires. Exposure may also occur through human bites or contact of the eyes, nose, mouth or skin with a patient's blood. Included are programs that deal generally with occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and more targeted needlestick injury prevention programs for health care professionals that focus on the proper use, assembly, disassembly and disposal of needles and other "sharps". Also included are community level programs that seek to raise awareness about needle safety; reduce the number of discarded needles on local streets; prevent or reduce the risk of injury to the public, especially children, who find discarded needles in back alleys, playgrounds and dumpsters; and provide options for safe disposal of needles where the need exists. |
0 |
| Unix/Linux Installation/Support Services |
TP-3350.6500-900 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups install and effectively use Unix, an operating system used for data processing and operating telephone systems or Linux, a freely distributable, open-source version of Unix that runs on a variety of hardware platforms. |
0 |
| Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances Reporting |
FN-1700.9100 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms which the public can use to anonymously report information about organizations that sell cigarettes, beer, wine and other alcohol or tobacco products to minors, illegally distribute prescription drugs or are otherwise dealing illegally in controlled substances. |
2 |
| Unmarried Couples |
YK-1500.9000 |
People who are living together and share an intimate relationship but who have not taken marital vows. |
0 |
| Unsolicited Advertising Opt Out Assistance |
DD-1200.9000 |
Programs that provide information, advice or access to necessary forms for individuals who do not wish to receive unsolicited advertising and who want to file a request that their names, addresses and/or telephone numbers be removed from the mailing, telephone or other lists purchased or compiled by organizations that market products and services through these channels. Also included are organizations that accept and follow up on complaints regarding organizations that refuse to accede to appropriately filed consumer requests for removal. |
1 |
| Unsolicited Credit Offer Opt Out Assistance |
DD-1200.9000-900 |
Programs that provide advice or access to necessary forms for individuals who do not wish to receive unsolicited offers of credit through a practice known as "prescreening". The credit bureaus must honor requests for removal from credit card and insurance company marketing lists in accordance with privacy amendments to the U.S. Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, enforced in the United States by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). |
0 |
| Upholsterers |
YO-6200.8900 |
Individuals who make new furniture and recondition old furniture. Whether making a new piece of furniture, restoring a valuable antique or simply giving an ordinary living room couch a facelift, upholsterers combine knowledge of fabrics and other materials with artistic flair and manual skill. Some repair and replace automobile upholstery and convertible and vinyl tops. |
0 |
| Upper Limb Assessment |
LF-4900.4550-900 |
Programs that conduct an evaluation of upper limb functioning including the shoulders, surrounding axilla (armpits), muscles and structures supplied by the brachial plexus nerves (the network of nerves supplying the arms), the arms, the forearms, the wrists (carpal joint) and the hand in situations where there are congenital abnormalities, neurological upper limb function impairments or injuries to the upper extremities including repetitive motion strains. Assessment components may include pain, swelling (edema), range of motion, sensation, strength and hand function in work and daily living activities. The results of upper limb assessments are used by surgeons, occupational therapists, physical therapists and others to develop treatment strategies. Upper limb assessments may also be done to assess a worker's exposure to upper limb disorders and may be a part of the ergonomic evaluation process. |
0 |
| Urban Campsites |
BH-1800.8500-900 |
Programs that provide temporary shelter for homeless people in outdoor locations which are equipped with tents or canopies, cots, and sanitation and cooking facilities; and which may assist residents who need linkage with community social service agencies. Also included are programs that build huts for use by people who are homeless. The structures are not considered permanent housing but rather are shelters which offer privacy, security, protection from the elements and stability. |
0 |
| Urban Forestry Specialists |
YO-0200.2300-900 |
Individuals who apply the principles of forestry and related sciences to the development, care and maintenance of individual trees and forested areas within or close to urban areas. |
0 |
| Urban Homesteading |
BH-7000.8100-900 |
A federal program administered by HUD that allows low-income families to purchase abandoned single-family dwellings owned or acquired by HUD through defaults on government insured mortgages and which have the potential to be repaired for habitation. Qualified families may purchase the dwellings for a very low price (usually one dollar) but are required to make necessary repairs and live in the homes for three years before receiving full title to the property. Also included are similar programs administered by other public entities. |
0 |
| Urban Housing Development |
TB-3000.9000 |
Programs that facilitate the financing, refurbishment, construction and/or management of safe, decent and affordable housing in cities, large towns and regions comprising a number of cities, large towns and other urban areas that, through population growth and physical expansion, have merged to form one continuous urban and industrially developed area (conurbanations). Included may be generic and custom-build homes or other structures that are available to people who qualify on a rental, low cost purchase or mortgage free basis. |
0 |
| Urban Issues |
YZ-8600 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of urban populations and their issues. |
0 |
| Urban Plazas |
PL-6400.9400 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, open areas located near urban buildings where people can congregate to eat lunch, stroll, socialize or sit and watch the world go by. Urban plazas often feature walkways, trees and shrubs, sculptures and other public art, fountains or other water features, places to sit and sometimes shops. They promote social gathering, interaction and comfort while inviting a diversity of users and activities. |
0 |
| Urban Residents |
YW-9000 |
Individuals and families who have needs and interests in common based on living within a city. |
0 |
| Urban Search and Rescue |
TH-2300.9500 |
Programs that mount emergency search and rescue operations which locate, extricate, and provide medical treatment for victims of structural collapse that occurs during a disaster. Specialized equipment includes concrete and steel cutting tools, breaking devices, portable generators, air compressors, power saws, drills, air bags, flood lights, ropes and other technical rescue items. Also available, as needed, are medical supplies, hazardous materials and radiation monitors, protective clothing, victim locating devices and search cameras. |
0 |
| Urban Studies |
TR-8000.8000-900 |
Programs that conduct research which applies social science principles to the study of urban institutions and forces influencing urban social and political life. |
0 |
| Urban Tours |
PL-7600.9200 |
Programs that offer city orientation tours using any of a wide variety of vehicles to transport sightseers. |
0 |
| Urban/Regional Planners |
YO-8000.8000-900 |
Individuals who develop long-term and short-term plans to use land for the growth and revitalization of urban, suburban and rural communities while helping local officials make decisions concerning social, economic and environmental problems. Because local governments employ the majority of urban and regional planners, they often are referred to as community, regional or city planners. Planners may be involved in various other activities including making decisions relating to establishing alternative public transportation systems, developing resources and protecting ecologically sensitive regions. They address issues such as traffic congestion, air pollution and the effects of growth and change on a community. They may formulate plans relating to the construction of new school buildings, public housing or other kinds of infrastructure. Some planners are involved in environmental issues ranging from pollution control to wetland preservation, forest conservation and the location of new landfills. Planners may also be involved in drafting legislation on environmental, social and economic issues such as sheltering people who are homeless, planning a new park or meeting the demand for new schools. |
0 |
| Urban/Rural Location |
YW |
Individuals and families who have needs and interests in common based on the population density and other related characteristics of the area in which they live. |
0 |
| Urgent Care Centers |
LN-8500 |
Programs, which may be available on a 24-hour basis, that provide walk-in treatment services for people who have minor illnesses or injuries. Urgent care centers serve as an alternative to hospital emergency departments for episodic care that can not be delayed until an appointment at a physician's office is available; and are often equipped to provide services not generally available in primary care physician offices, e.g., have x-ray facilities that allow for treatment of minor fractures and foreign bodies such as nail gun injuries and/or minor care trauma rooms that facilitate the repair of minor and moderate to severe lacerations that can be treated in an urgent care center. |
11 |
| Urine HIV Tests |
LF-4900.2400-900 |
Programs that conduct enzyme immunoassay (EIA) screening tests which examine urine samples to identify individuals who have been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Repeatedly reactive EIA tests are confirmed using the Western blot. |
0 |
| Urine Tests |
LF-5280.8900 |
Programs that offer urinalyses, a screening procedure that is used to detect cellular material or substances in the urine that are associated with a variety of metabolic and kidney disorders, and can help to find abnormalities that require follow-up. In many cases, substances such as protein or glucose will begin to appear in the urine before patients are aware that they may have a problem. The test is also used as a diagnostic tool that can identify or confirm the specific nature of a problem when a patient presents certain symptoms (e.g., a urinary tract infection when the individual complains of abdominal pain, back pain, painful or frequent urination or blood in the urine). The test may also be performed to help diagnose specific disorders such as endocrine diseases, bladder cancer, osteoporosis and porphyrias (a group of disorders caused by chemical imbalance); and for patients with acute or chronic conditions such as kidney disease, a urinalysis may be ordered at intervals as a method to help monitor organ function, status and response to treatment. |
0 |
| Urogynecology |
LV-6000.9000 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who have expertise in the treatment of women who have dysfunctions that affect the pelvic floor, i.e., muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves that help support and control the rectum, uterus, vagina, and bladder. The pelvic floor can be damaged by childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, chronic disease or surgery. Specific problems may include bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse (descent of pelvic organs; a bulge and/or pressure; or dropped uterus, bladder, vagina or rectum), difficulty urinating or moving the bowels, discomfort, burning or other uncomfortable pelvic symptoms, including bladder or urethral pain or overactive bladder. |
0 |
| Urology |
LV-8300.9000 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment or management of medical and surgical conditions affecting the urinary tract. In women, this refers to the kidneys, ureter, urethra, and bladder. In men, this additionally includes the reproductive tract with penis, prostate and testicles. Urologists are trained to deal with prostate infections, obstruction, and cancer; incontinence; urinary tract infections including kidney and bladder infections; kidney stones; urologic cancer; and male impotence and infertility. |
1 |
| Urostomy Patients |
YF-6000.8000-900 |
Individuals who are in the process of making a decision about whether to have an urostomy, are scheduled for or have had a urostomy and are in the process of recovering, possibly with the aid of radiation or other further forms of treatment, or who have had the procedure done in the past. A urostomy is a surgical procedure which allows for the evacuation of urine from the bladder or kidneys to an outside collection device fitted with an emptying valve and tube. |
0 |
| Uruguayan Community |
YH-8000.9000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Uruguay or who identify themselves as part of the Uruguayan community. Uruguay is a Spanish-speaking country in South America. |
0 |
| Usenet Newsgroups |
TJ-1800.3300-700 |
On-line discussion groups or bulletin boards devoted to specific topics or interests. To access a newsgroup, a person must use a computer that is equipped with a news reader software package and which has Internet access to a news server. |
0 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0700.9000 |
Art centers, music centers, playhouses, schools and other similar organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to take tickets and show people to their seats at school plays, concerts, lectures or other special performances sponsored by the organization or at special fundraising events that benefit the agency. |
0 |
| Ushers/Ticket Takers |
YO-8200.7000-900 |
Individuals who assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties such as collecting admission tickets and passes, distributing programs, examining tickets to verify authenticity, helping patrons find seats, guiding patrons to exits in case of an emergency, helping people who use wheelchairs or have other special needs, searching for lost articles or parents of lost children, scheduling and managing volunteer usher corps and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones. |
0 |
| Uterine Cancer |
YF-3000.1480-900 |
A condition in which there is a malignancy in the tissue of the uterus. |
0 |
| Utilities |
BV |
Organizations that provide electric, natural gas, home heating fuel, telephone, water, sewer or cable services for residential and business consumers; manage the connection and repair of utility services; and/or offer financial assistance or other forms of support for people who are at risk of having their utilities shut off. |
0 |
| Utility Arrearage Payment Plans |
BV-8900.9125-900 |
Utility companies that offer plans which help income-eligible customers maintain year-round service and pay down delinquent balances. Included are incentives programs which award credits toward delinquent balances when customers make their agreed-upon scheduled payment, installment plan options which allow customers to pay a portion of their arrearage amount in addition to their current bill over a negotiated period of months and other arrangements tailored to meet individual circumstances. Some programs may have a minimum arrearage amount and a minimum usage amount that a customer must have before they qualify for some of the plans. |
0 |
| Utility Assistance |
BV-8900 |
Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off; offer discounted utility services; provide disconnection protection; arrange for notification regarding pending disconnection; make available special services such as large print utility bills or levalized energy bill payment arrangements which support people's ability to make their payments; or supply wood, propane, butane or other fuel for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Utility assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
0 |
| Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance |
BV-8900.9120 |
Programs that help people negotiate manageable utility bill payment plans in situations where there are some resources available for this purpose. |
0 |
| Utility Bill Payment Plans |
BV-8900.9125 |
Utility companies that offer a variety of utility bill payment plan options that facilitate the ability of customers to bring delinquent accounts up to date and/or make their regular payments on time. |
2 |
| Utility Budget Billing |
BV-8900.9125-920 |
Utility companies that offer a levelized payment plan under which the utility predicts what future bills will be for a customer based on the prior year's bills and anticipated changes going forward (e.g., higher rates). The customer pays a level amount each month. If at the end of the budget year, the amount paid under a budget billing plan is more than actual charges, then the customer gets a credit. If the customer pays less than actual charges, the customer must make up the difference. Budget billing plans are intended to level out swings in utility bills due to seasonal changes in customer consumption and do not affect overall utility charges. |
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| Utility Deposit Assistance |
BV-8900.9150 |
Programs that provide cash grants or loans for people who need to have their electricity, gas, water or telephone service turned on but do not have the assets to pay the required deposits. Utility deposits are not required everywhere. |
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| Utility Disconnection Notification |
BV-8900.9200 |
Programs that make arrangements to notify a designated friend, relative or other third party when a disconnection notice is issued in hopes that a reminder or assistance from the other person can help the individual avoid the disconnection. |
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| Utility Disconnection Protection |
BV-8900.9220 |
Programs, generally funded through utility rates, that prohibit utility disconnections during severe weather for households with vulnerable members including people who are ill or elderly or have disabilities or other hardships. In some jurisdictions, low income individuals and families may qualify. Regulations vary from state to state , but generally specify high and/or low temperatures that trigger a disconnection ban (though some jurisdictions in the U.S. require a special order by the Public Utility Commission) and explicit eligibility criteria. In some areas, the regulations apply year-round to people with serious illnesses. |
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| Utility Issues |
YZ-8650 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of utilities including gas, electricity, home heating fuel, telephone services and cable service. |
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| Utility Line Location Information/811 Services |
TE-8800 |
Programs that provide information about the location of gas and electric lines, water mains, telephone lines or other utility piping or cabling to prevent people who are involved in construction or other activities requiring extensive digging from severing them and interrupting utility services. In most cases, the authorities come out to the property and mark the location of lines on site. |
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| Utility Power Shut Off Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1470-940 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report the activities of scammers purporting to work with the utility company who threaten to turn the individual's water or power off if they don't pay an overdue bill. The potential victims, often seniors, are told that the only way to avoid a shutoff is to pay up immediately, typically via wire transfer, gift card or some other difficult-to-stop payment method. Victims who suspect a scam are advised to call their utility company using the phone number on their bill to verify their payment status and report the incident. Authentic utility companies will never seek payment by telephone, will never ask for a credit card number and will not cut customers off without giving them instructions for a timely remittance on a payment schedule that will work for them. 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. |
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| Utility Prepay Plans |
BV-8900.9125-960 |
Utility payment plans that allow customers to pay in advance for their utility services. Prepay plans are an option for a variety of utilities including electricity, gas, water and telephone but availability for specific utilities may vary by jurisdiction. Continued service depends on customers prepaying for service in a timely manner. If their account balance falls below the disconnection balance, their service may be disconnected with little notice. |
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| Utility Service Complaints |
DD-1500.9650 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the rates, services, equipment, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of companies that provide electricity, water, natural gas or telephone services. |
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| Utility Service Connection/Repair |
BV-8950 |
Organizations that are responsible for processing utility connection orders; installing, maintaining and repairing necessary equipment; activating service; accepting and responding to reports of outages or other problems; reading meters or otherwise measuring usage; and/or billing and collection. |
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| Utility Service Payment Assistance |
BV-8900.9300 |
Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Utility bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. |
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| Utility Service Providers |
BV-9000 |
Companies that provide natural gas, electric, water or telephone services to business and residential customers. Also included are companies that provide propane/home heating oil or other similar energy alternatives. In areas where power deregulation has occurred and unbundled service is available, customers can choose to purchase electricity and/or natural gas from a variety of competing sources while maintaining their current delivery arrangements. Choices are also available in local and long distance telephone service. |
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