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American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and government activities.
Human Services
A broad career field that involves helping others to improve their quality of life throughout the life span.
living wage
The minimum income necessary that is high enough to maintain a normal standard of living.
recidivism
A tendency for a person's relapse into criminal behavior, often after the person receives sanctions or undergoes intervention for a previous of the same crime.
board of directors
Elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization
Gerontology
The scientific study of old age, the process or aging, and the particular problems of old people
Long Term Care Ombudsman
An advocate for residents in nursing homes and adult care homes (rest homes/assisted living) who receive and investigate complaints made by or on behalf of long term care residents and work for their resolution.
USDA
The United States government that manages various programs related to food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development and nutrition.
chronic illness
A human health condition or disease that is persistent or has long lasting effects. Examples are arthritis, asthma, cancer, COPD, diabetes, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS.
for-profit
A business or organization established to generate a profit from services offered.
Mission Statement
a formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual.
USHHS
The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
C. F. O
Is a corporate officer primary responsible for managing the financial risks of the corporation, This officer is also responsible for financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to higher management
Executive Director
The senior operating officer or manager of an organization or corporation.
non-profit
Organizations established to help others and reinvest all proceeds rather than make a profit.
USHUD
Is a Cabinet department in the Executive branch of the United States federal government to develop and execute policies on housing and metropolises.
Delivery of Development
Then means in which services are offered and delivered to populations in need of said services
Director of Development
The senior fundraising manager of a non-profit organization, company, or corporation.
Non-profit Life Cycle
Stages in which a non-profit begins, grows, sustains and declines.
Volunteer Coordinator/Director
A volunteer coordinator manages all elements of volunteering either within their own organization or on behalf of the organization for which they are recruiting volunteers.