NYS DDPC Occasional Papers

NYS DDPC Occasional Papers are documents written by NYS DDPC Staff or Council, expressing views on issues related to developmental disabilites. By definition, occasional papers are issued irregularly.

All of the occasional papers featured below are in Portable Document Format (PDF). If you do not have a PDF reader, you may download Adobe Reader from the Adobe Website.

	Occasional Paper: A Guide on Jury Duty This occaisional paper teaches you what to do if you are called for jury duty. You'll learn who is eligible sit on a jury, how juries are selected, and what they do. Download (PDF)
	Conference Funding Information Sheet This information sheet will guide you through the process of obtaining assistance to help pay for the cost of attending conferences regarding developmental disability issues. Download (PDF)
	The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities The State Education Department Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) offers special education and vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities at multiple stages in life. This publication provides an overview of VESID services. Download (PDF)
	A Guide on Voting Voting is the ultimate in self-direction. As citizens we choose the types of programs and laws we would like to have by voting for political candidates who support initiatives we favor. Through the voting process, we also have the power to try to remove our representatives who favor agendas/ideas we do not support. This paper is intended to familiarize you with the basics of voting. Download (PDF)
	Pamphlet: A Guide to Writing about People with Disabilities This guide will help writers avoid inappropriate references to people with disabilities by providing you with the preferred terminology for people with disabilities. This publication reflects input from national disability organizations and features guidelines that have been endorsed by media and disablity experts throughout the country. Download (PDF)
Oral Health Care Series The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council’s Consumer Caucus has released seven publications on the oral health care needs of individuals with disabilities. The Oral Health Care Series is intended to help individuals with disabilities learn about important topics in oral health care so that they may get the oral health care they need.
	All About Oral Health: Dentistry for Individuals with Disabilities Download (PDF)
	Making a Dental Home for You and Your Child: Dentistry for Individuals with Disabilities Download (PDF)
	Medicaid and State Health Insurance Coverage: Oral Health Care for Individuals with Disabilities Download (PDF)
	Preparing for a Dental Visit: Dentistry for Individuals with Disabilities Download (PDF)
	Taking Care of Baby's Teeth: Dentistry for Individuals with Disabilities Download (PDF)
	Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums: Dentistry for Indivdiduals with Disabilities Download (PDF)
	Things You Should Know about X-Rays and Sedation: Dentistry for Individuals with Disabilities Download (PDF)