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1. RESOUR> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Everything You Need to Know about Accessible
Websites
2. RESOUR> Gen: Web Guide for Parents
3. RESOUR> [DIG_REF] DIRECTORIES: ORGANIZATIONS: NONPROFIT: Idealist.org
4. K12> Re: WEB: Biography Unit Needs Collaborative Advice! - 2 msgs
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Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:49:32 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [DIGITALDIVIDE] Everything You Need to Know about Accessible
Websites
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 12:54:26 -0400
From: Carol Boyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [DIGITALDIVIDE] Everything You Need to Know about Accessible
Websites
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW...about accessible websites can be
found on WebAim (Web Accessibility in Mind).
Quick Tip: One of the easiest fixes is also one of the most important.
What is it? Find out at http://www.webaim.org/. (See the side bar on the
left side of the page. These tips change each time you access this website,
so you can get a new tip at any time.)
Carol Boyer
Project Associate
RESNA Technical Assistance Project
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Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 12:41:49 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> Gen: Web Guide for Parents
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:10:49 -0400
From: edward nizalowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Gen: Web Guide for Parents
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello,
I came across an article called "Tangled Web for Kids" in our local
paper and found it at the following:
http://www.cincinnati.com/technology/
I thought it gave some good advice regarding how much supervision/freedom
you should allow a child on the internet. It is broken down into various age
groups
from 7-9 and ending with 16-18.
Ed Nizalowski, SMS
Newark Valley High School
Newark Valley, NY
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Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:08:01 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [DIG_REF] DIRECTORIES: ORGANIZATIONS: NONPROFIT: Idealist.org
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:00:32 -0400
From: "David P. Dillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [DIG_REF] DIRECTORIES: ORGANIZATIONS: NONPROFIT: Idealist.org
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This message contains information about a very large and topically wide
ranging international directory resource for nonprofit human services
oriented social service agencies and non-profit organizations. While
content in its directory sections is arranged geographically, there is a
search engine resource that provides a drop down menu that permits
location of organizations and other types of information provided
topically. Community development is one major area of focus of the
listings provided within the web pages of this resource.
Subject: DIRECTORIES: ORGANIZATIONS: NONPROFIT : REFERENCE: TOOLS:
DIRECTORIES DATABASES AND LISTINGS : SOCIAL SERVICES : VOLUNTEERISM :
ORGANIZATIONS: NONPROFIT: RESOURCES : EMPLOYMENT: CAREER: RESOURCES :
WELFARE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WELFARE REFORM: Idealist.org
Idealist.org
http://www.idealist.org/
The following information is taken from the website:
Welcome to Idealist, a project of Action Without Borders. In this site you
will find:
Over 27,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries, which
you can search or browse by name, location or mission. If your
organization is not yet listed here, you can add it now (it's free).
Thousands of volunteer opportunities in your community and around the
world, and a list of organizations that can help you volunteer abroad.
The best Nonprofit Career Center on the Web, with hundreds of job and
internship listings.
In addition to searching and browsing, individuals can use Idealist to:
Define what information you'd like to receive by email from among the job
openings, volunteer opportunities, internships, events, and resources
posted here by organizations all over the world.
For example, you can choose to receive updates about job openings and
environmental events in New Zealand, volunteer opportunities next summer
in Chile, and human rights resources in Spanish, and receive all of this
in no more than one personalized email per day.
Design the perfect volunteer opportunity for yourself by setting up one or
more Volunteer Profiles with your interests, skills and schedule. These
Profiles can then be searched by organizations in Idealist.
Find people around the world who share your interests, goals and ideas.
While organizations can:
Post job openings, volunteer opportunities, events, internships,
campaigns, and resources in the knowledge that these postings will be seen
by over 50,000 Idealist subscribers from around the world, as well as
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Find volunteers that want to work with you by looking through the
Volunteer Profiles created by individuals on the site.
Sign up for Nonprofit Career Fairs.
Encourage people in your staff to register for email updates about new
events and resources in your field.
Our Mission
Action Without Borders is a global network of individuals and
organizations working to build a world where all people can live free and
dignified lives.
Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political
ideology or religious creed. Its work is guided by the common desire of
its members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and
environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.
Website Subject Resources and Link Organization
FIND
in 153 countries:
Organizations (27901)
Jobs (1654)
Volunteer opportunities (6859)
Services (12100)
Resources (5269)
Campaigns (201)
Events (536)
Internships (1841)
Career Fairs (9)
Career Center
Tools for Orgs
My Idealist
Register for personal email updates with new listings matching your
interests
Community
Meet and talk with people from all over the world
Kids and Teens
Special stuff for you, and also for your teachers
Newsletter
To receive our newsletter, enter your email
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Find Organizations
<http://www.idealist.org/ip/orgSearch?SID=
cde64660b0fbd09b2e7ca2b71b82c30a&MODULE=ORG>
Geographically Arranged With Search Engine Available
See all organizations by country:
Africa
Asia
Australia & the Pacific
Europe
Latin America & Caribbean
United States & Canada
See Latest Organization Listings
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Find Job Openings
<http://www.idealist.org/ip/jobSearch?SID=
cde64660b0fbd09b2e7ca2b71b82c30a&MODULE=JOB>
Links Also Geographically Arranged With Search Engine Available
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Find Volunteer Opportunities
<http://www.idealist.org/ip/volunteerOpportunitySearch?SID=
cde64660b0fbd09b2e7ca2b71b82c30a&MODULE=VOLUNTEER_OPPORTUNITY>
Links Also Geographically Arranged With Search Engine Available
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Find Campaigns
<http://www.idealist.org/ip/idealist/CampaignSearch/default>
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Find Events
<http://www.idealist.org/ip/eventSearch?SID=
cde64660b0fbd09b2e7ca2b71b82c30a&MODULE=EVENT>
Links Also Geographically Arranged With Search Engine Available
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Find Internship Opportunities
<http://www.idealist.org/ip/internshipSearch?SID=
cde64660b0fbd09b2e7ca2b71b82c30a&MODULE=INTERNSHIP>
Links Also Geographically Arranged With Search Engine Available
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Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fairs
<http://www.idealist.org/ip/cfAllFairs?SID=
cde64660b0fbd09b2e7ca2b71b82c30a&MODULE=CAREER_FAIR>
Find a job in Idealist
Post a job here
See our Career Center
Welcome! To complement the online job-matching we do at Idealist, last
year we launched a series of nonprofit career fairs where organizations,
job-seekers and Career Service professionals at local colleges and
universities can meet face-to-face.
The first season of career fairs, which took place in the spring and fall
of 2001, attracted 900 organizations and 10,000 job seekers in 18 cities
across the US.
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The Nonprofit Career Center
http://www.idealist.org/career.html
Our aim here is to provide you with the best resources on the Web for
starting a career or getting a better job in the nonprofit sector. If you
are new to the sector, or just want some tips on how to start your job
search, see this guide.
More Nonprofit Jobs on the Web - Every nonprofit job site and directory we
could find, arranged by country and state.
Fellowships in Public Service - A list of programs that offer financial
support for a period of research, study or work in the nonprofit and
public policy sectors.
Helpful Hints - Tips and general advice for nonprofit job seekers.
Academic Programs - Colleges and universities offering degrees and
programs for nonprofit managers.
Resume Writing
Salary Surveys
Professional Associations
Awards for Nonprofit Work
Organizations that can help you Volunteer Abroad
One-Year Service Opportunities in the US - A list of organizations that
provide full-time service opportunities in the US.
Working Abroad
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Resources for Organizations
http://www.idealist.org/tools.html
The following are the most useful guides we have found on the Web for
starting, running and funding a nonprofit organization; recruiting and
managing volunteers; and making the best use of technology in your work.
Starting, Running and Funding a Nonprofit Organization
Recruiting and Managing Volunteers
Technology for Nonprofits
Support Organizations by Country
Nonprofit News Sites
Starting, Running and Funding a Nonprofit Organization
The Learning Institute's Nonprofit Links
The Nonprofit FAQ
Free Management Library
The Milano Nonprofit Management Hub is a free, peer-reviewed site
providing links to the most useful web sites, resources and full-text
articles for leaders and managers of nonprofit organizations, and
researchers of nonprofit management.
Recruiting and Managing Volunteers
ServiceLeader.org
The Virtual Volunteering Project
Energize, Inc.
Technology for Nonprofits
Getting Started on the Internet
Benson's Best Practices Toolkit
TechSoup
Nonprofit Support Organizations
Support Organizations by Country
Nonprofit News
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Subject Orientations of Website Content
(by keyword)
Area of Focus
Any area of focus
Arts
Children and Youth
Community Building and Renewal
Community Net or Freenet
Community Service and Volunteering
Computers and Technology
Consumer Protection
Crime and Safety
Disability Issues
Disaster Relief
Economic Development
Education
Energy Conservation
Environment
Family and Parenting
Farming and Agriculture
Foundations and Fundraising
Coalitions Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Trans Issues
Government Oversight and Reform
Health
Health, Mental Housing and Homelessness
Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Immigration
Job Training and Workplace Issues
Legal Assistance
Library or Resource Center Media
Men's Issues
Multi-Service Community Agency
Network of Nonprofit Organizations
Peace and Conflict Resolution
Personal Finance
Poverty and Hunger
Prison Reform
Race and Ethnicity
Recovery, Addiction and Abuse
Recreation and Leisure
Religion
Rural Issues
Seniors and Retirement Issues
Spiritual and Metaphysical Issues
Veterans of Wars
Voting and Democracy
Wildlife and Animal Welfare
Women's Issues
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Magnitude of Site Content
Country: United States, Organizations
21274 records found.
Country: United States, State: Pennsylvania, Organizations
741 records found.
Content Sample First Five Records
1. Center For Literacy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
To provide free literacy instruction and a wide range of other adult
literacy services that respond to the diversity of individuals and enable
adult learners to meet their goals....
2. The Empowerment Group
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The Empowerment Group is dedicated to fighting the roots of poverty in the
Kensington area of North Philadelphia and beyond. Focusing on employment
creation and job training, the Empowermen...
3. Emergency & Material Assistance Program of the American Friends Service
Committe
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The Emergency and Material Assistance Program (EMAP) now in its 85th year
of operation, provides material assistance to those in need in this
country and abroad. Materials include clothing, medical su...
4. National School and Community Corps
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
The National School and Community Corps supports children and families in
urban communities. Since its founding in 1994, the NSCC has served more
than 100,000 students and adults. NSCC members hel...
5. Mon Valley Initiative of SW Pennsylvania
Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States
Working together to unite the communities and restore the economic
vitality of the Mon Valley....
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Content Sample: Full Entry from the Above List
Center For Literacy
To provide free literacy instruction and a wide range of other adult
literacy services that respond to the diversity of individuals and enable
adult learners to meet their goals.
URL:
http://http://www.centerforliteracy.org/
Email:
To view email addresses, you must register first
Last Updated: June 02, 2002
636 South 48th Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143
United States
Contact Person: Nicole B. Jackson
Phone: 215-474-1235 x221
Fax: 215-472-7290
Programs/Services
1. Community Classes September 9, 1999
2. English as a Second Language September 9, 1999
3. Family Literacy September 9, 1999
4. Volunteer Tutoring Program May 27, 2002
5. Education for Work June 2, 2002
6. Workplace Essential Skills/Literacy Link
June 2, 2002
7. Workforce Literacy June 2, 2002
8. Philadelphia Adult Diploma June 2, 2002
1. Community Classes
Community Classes are year-round, so you can continue until you reach your
goals. Learners who want to enter a community class will first attend an
orientation with a Recruiter who will match you with a class. If desired,
you can be referred to an Area Coordinator who will match you with a
Tutor.
Community Classes have no start or end date, and learners can choose from
General Education Development (GED), Pre-GED, and Adult Basic Education
(ABE). To enroll, call CFL at 215-474-1235 to find out when the next
orientation will be held.
Last updated: May 27, 2002
2. English as a Second Language
Last updated: September 09, 1999
3. Family Literacy
The Family Literacy Program is a family-focused approach, targeting
parents and children with intensive, regular, and long-term education and
family support services. The program was created to get parents involved
in their children's learning by helping them in their own learning. CFL's
Family Literacy Program has many classes in Phiiladelphia public schools
and includes Even Start and Head Start.
The purpose of each program is to help learners obtain their parenting and
personal goals. Students can improve their reading, writing and/or math
skills to assist their children with homework, learn about child
development and work on getting their GED. To enroll in Even Start,
contact 215-351-7231. For other Family Literacy Programs, call the Center
for Literacy at 215-474-1235.
Last updated: June 02, 2002
4. Volunteer Tutoring Program
Our 300 volunteer tutors are available for one-on-one and small group
sessions. Area Coordinators match students and tutors by personality,
schedule, learner goals, subject the learner wants to learn, and tutor's
interest. The tutor and learner meet once or twice per week based on their
goals and availability. To be matched with a tutor, call CFL at
215-474-1235.
Last updated: May 27, 2002
5. Education for Work
Education for Work was created to improve learners' reading, writing and
math skills so they can enter a job-training program and to help learners
make career choices. The open enrollment classes have up to twelve weeks
of basic skills training which leads to skills training in the following
areas:
Clerical, Certified Nursing Assistant, Customer Service Representative,
Medical Billing, Food Services and others. Learners will attend weekly
like skills workshops. For more information on Education for Work, call
215-726-6210.
The Education for Work Program is a partnership with the Philadelphia
Workforce Development Corporation.
Last updated: June 02, 2002
6. Workplace Essential Skills/Literacy Link
Workplace Essential Skills is a self-directed program where learners work
on reading, writing, math communication and employment skills via video,
Internet and workbook activities. Learners make their own plan and set the
pace. They work independently on computers. For more information call
215-474-1235, x301.
Last updated: June 02, 2002
7. Workforce Literacy
The Center for Literacy can set up GED, ESL, writing, customer service or
other classes at your workplace. For more information, call 215-474-1235.
Last updated: June 02, 2002
8. Philadelphia Adult Diploma
The Philadelphia Adult Diploma Program gives a Philadelphia School
District High School Diploma to adult learners who successfully complete a
series of tasks. These tasks are accomplished at their own pace through
experiences that put learners in touch with community, cultural and
educational resources. Learners will be given tasks in selected subject
areas to show they have mastered certain skills.
Learners must complete an assessment, interview and orientation to be
accepted into the program. Learners work independently, tracking their
progress with a portforlio, and participate in monthly meetings with an
assessor to review their progress. There is no limit. Once work is
approved, the learner's name is sent to the school district so the learner
can receive a diploma from the school district in June. For more
information on The Adult Diploma Program call 215-351-1670.
Last updated: June 02, 2002
If this message seems long, it is because this website has a great deal of
very useful information and resources listings and I hope that members of
this group will find this exceptional resource useful.
Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204-4584
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Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:23:07 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Re: WEB: Biography Unit Needs Collaborative Advice! - 2 msgs
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:04:54 -0700
From: Classroom Connect -- Connected Teacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: WEB: Biography Unit Needs Collaborative Advice!
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Try http://www.biography.com
Women's History Month at
http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6678.html?wtlAC=gs020202,email-t
Distinguished Women at http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/
Great Women at http://www.greatwomen.org/
US History.org at http://www.ushistory.org
20th Century History at http://history1900s.about.com/cs/people/
The Presidents at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/indexjs.html
Afro-American History Month at http://www.umkc.edu/imc/blackhis.htm
a web quest about women in science at
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/women.html
and biographies of famous women at
ttp://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/whm/bio.htm
There are so many other websites for specific people that is would be
impractical to try
to include them here. Hope this helps.
Linda M. Del Re
Elementary Schools Technology Coordinator
Glen Rock Schools
620 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452
201-445-7700, Extension 6225
FAX: 201-389-5039
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You might try here.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/project.htm#bio
there is a list of many sites that contain biographical information.
Susan Brooks
Hickory Ridge Elem
Infusion Lab Instructor
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