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

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.

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities: A list of all nursing home/assisted living facilities across the US to help individuals identify all available options in their geographic area.

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 medication.

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.