Resources
HIV/AIDS
AIDS.gov -- allows users to find local test facilities and government publications
UNAIDS-- Global focus on HIV/AIDS research, policy and statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Provides users with statistics on HIV/AIDS, government policy and resources state by state
AIDS Info -- Provides users with treatment and prevention information
Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric AIDS Foundation -- Focuses on prevention of pediatric HIV/AIDS through knowledge center
HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau – provides information, data, and resources.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer Support - free search tool and nationwide database of Alzheimer’s care facilities.
National Alliance for Caregiving-- Research on caregiving impact on families, policy analysis, legislative initiatives
Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving-- Advocate on behalf of caregivers; best practices for coping
Caregivers Library—A library of resources for caregivers
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center-- Federal initiatives on Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America-- Search for local affiliate organizations based on zip code
The Alzheimer’s Organization -- Information on testing, risk factors, and medications
Health Disparities and Health Equity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-- CDC's 2011 Health Disparities and Inequalities Report
American Indian Health-- For information by disease on Native American Health Disparities
NC Navigator Program-- helps uninsured navigate the Affordable Care Act
Food Empowerment Project - Explanation of food deserts and links to more information
APA Health Disparities Program --support for research, training, public education and interventions that improve health and reduce health disparities
Youth Development and Leadership
BRITE Program -- NC Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) Program provides science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based opportunities for students and teachers
Children’s Defense Fund-- Youth programs, information on children's health and child poverty
Common Application-- an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of nearly 700 member colleges and universities in 48 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, and many European countries
Envision Experience-- Search youth conferences by grade level
My Next Move-- Guide for young adults providing employment information on various industries
Kids As Self-Advocates-- Organization of youth with disabilities with various resources for that group
National 4-H Headquarters --provides links to a variety of resources including curricula in citizenship and civic education, communications and expressive arts, healthy lifestyle education, and personal development and leadership
National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) -- provides a national voice for young leaders with disabilities and a variety of resources for everyone else.