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Websites for All: Free from the FEDS

Websites for All: Free from the FEDS . Perveen Rustomfram University of Memphis . Audience Specific Federal Websites. Spanish Speakers Seniors Children Students. Hispanic Population 2010 Census. Fastest growing minority group in U.S.

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Websites for All: Free from the FEDS

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  1. Websites for All: Free from the FEDS PerveenRustomfram University of Memphis

  2. Audience Specific Federal Websites • Spanish Speakers • Seniors • Children • Students

  3. Hispanic Population 2010 Census • Fastest growing minority group in U.S. • 49,972,000 self-identified Hispanic population in U.S. • 290,059 Tennessee Hispanic population • 61,117 Davidson County, TN • 14,993 Hamilton County, TN • 15,012 Knox County, TN • 52,092 Shelby County, TN

  4. Spanish Portales from the Fed s • GobiernoUSA.gov • Basic search engine for U.S government information American Factfinder The Spanish version of 2010 Census data Ciencia.Science.gov Search engine of 55 scientific databases including ongoing research. MedlinePlus.gov Consumer medical information

  5. Spanish Versions of Popular Government Sites • Handbook of Latin American Studies • Servicio de Ciudadania e Inmigracion de EstadosUnidos • IRS en Espanol • Medicare.gov • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) • CuidadoDeSalud.gov • Student FAFSA • Government Benefits • Government Loans

  6. Federal Government Department Websites in Spanish • USDA • Department of Education • Homeland Security • HUD • Department of Justice • Department of Labor • Veterans Affairs

  7. Senior Population 2010 Census • Baby Boom Generation: 1946 thru 1964. • 40,267,984 U.S. Senior population 65+ • 2025 population projection of 65+: 88.5 million • 836,247Tennessee 65+ population(ACS -2011) • 64,096 Davidson County • 48,265 Hamilton County • 55,741 Knox County • 94,419 Shelby County

  8. Popular Government Sites for Seniors • Senior Citizens’ Resources • Education, Jobs, & Volunteerism for Seniors • Social Security Administration • U.S. Administration on Aging • Medicare • Aging Statistics . Gov • Senior Nutrition • U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging • Tennessee Committee on Aging

  9. Children 2010 Census • 74,181,467 Children (0-18 years)--U.S. • 1,504,304 Children (0-18 years)--Tennessee • 151,052 Davidson County • 74,292 Hamilton County • 94,881 Knox County • 245,539 Shelby County

  10. Kids.gov: the U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal for Kids • Mission—to provide a safe place online where kids can create, play, and learn • Three audiences—K-5, 6-8, Grown-ups • Each audience tab divided into subjects such as Art, Math, Science, Jobs, Online Safety etc. • Includes government, non-profit, educational, and commercial sites

  11. Ben’s Guide to U. S. Government for Kids • U.S. GPO’s educational online outreach (K-12) • Covers branches of U.S. government, history, states, and symbols • Grade ranges: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 • Parents and Teachers • Games • U.S. Government web sites for kids and students • By Subject • By Agency

  12. Select Government Agency Sites for Kids • FBI Fun & Games • CIA Kids’Page • Treasury Department Kids Zone • Treasury Direct Kids • Social Security Kids and Families • Statistics in School from the Census Bureau • Interior Department Kids’ Resources • Endangered Species for Kids • NASA for Kids • Education Department Kids’ Zone

  13. Young Adult Population 2010 Census • 30,674,088 Young adults (18-24 years)--US • 864,430 Young adults (16-24 years)--Tennessee • 92,372 Davidson County • 46,019 Hamilton County • 67,020 Knox County • 137,186 Shelby County

  14. Student Population • 21.6 Million College and University Students (projected) Fall 2012; • 6.2 Million increase since 2000 • 21.3 Million females; 9.3 males • 13.3 Million full time; 8.3 million part time • 7.4 Million 2-year public; 0.5 million 2 year private • 8.1 Million 4-year public; 5.6 million 4-year private

  15. Students—College Search and Financial Aid • Department of Education-Top Tasks • College Affordability and Transparency Center • Search for Colleges, Schools, and Libraries • College Cost Shopping Sheet • Federal Student Aid • FAFSA • Pell Grant • Student Loans • National Science Foundation--Undergrads

  16. Students—Jobs and Careers • USAJOBS “Working for America” • American Job Center—Youth (beta) • American Job Center (beta) • Youth Employment USA.gov • Summer Jobs+ (US DOL) • Occupational Outlook Handbook

  17. Students—Health and Safety • Health and Safety for College Students • MedlinePlus College Health • Food Safety Tips for College Students • We Don’t Serve Teens • Campus Fire Safety • NHTSA Teen Drivers • FCC-The Dangers of Texting While Driving • Tax Information for Students

  18. Students—International • Study in the U.S. (USA.gov) • Study in the States • Student and Exchange Visitor Visas • International Students—Social Security Numbers • Navigating the U.S. Immigration System • Foreign Students and the IRS

  19. Questions?

  20. Contact Information Perveen Rustomfram Government Publications Librarian University of Memphis Libraries prstmfrm@memphis.edu Gov Docs for Diverse Populations libguides.memphis.edu/govpops

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