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1. Families of developmentally disabled should be part of decision making
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The families of people with developmental disabilities are confronted with an inability to make critical decisions regarding the living arrangements and services for ...

2. Medicaid crisis leads to finger-pointing
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY More than one million people, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and vulnerable children are at risk of losing support for medical care and housing due ...

3. Controversy over deinstitutionalization of mentally disabled continues
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY For more than 40 years, the concept of the deinstitutionalization of people with developmental disabilities has been a burning issue among the families of such individuals ...

4. N.Y. Giants celebration treated N.J. like a 'long lost relative'
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The New York Giants victory parade in Manhattan was majestic in scope and spirit. The city of New York paid tribute to a marvelous achievement in sports. Public figures ...

5. Newark special education case illustrates dilemma faced by all people with disabilities
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The recent settlement agreement between the Newark Public Schools and a group of parents of students with special needs serves as an example of the dilemma that all ...

6. Sheltered workshops for developmentally disabled should be revisited
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The establishment and use of “Sheltered Workshops” for people with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities is on the wane and has disappeared completely in ...

7. Gov. Christie views developmentally disabled individuals as 'pot of money'
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The burning issue regarding the potential closing of developmental centers for people with developmental disabilities has quieted down but not gone away. The controversy ...

8. The Christie administration is dividing New Jerseyans, not uniting them
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY Governor Chris Christie assumed office in January 2010 with a pledge to deliver New Jersey from an oncoming disaster. In addition to promising to balance our budget, ...

9. N.J. charter school movement remains full of controversy
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The controversy over charter schools has been beset with several arguments and scenarios: Should charter schools only be approved for districts with failing public schools? ...

10. Assemblywoman Huttle aims to improve the lives of developmentally disabled
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY Last week, Chris Christie signed into law a bill designed to “help ensure Developmentally Disabled are properly informed about available State services”. Primary sponsors ...

11. Christie's eloquence disguises the substance of his message
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY Governor Chris Christie demonstrated superb oratory skills when delivering his State of the State Address before both houses of the State Legislature on Tuesday, January ...

12. Sen. Barbara Buono's dismissal as chair of Legislative Oversight was an act of Norcross vengeance
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY State Senator Barbara Buono continues to demonstrate her commitment to her constituents in her legislative district, and to the people of New Jersey, rather than any ...

13. Kean University fraud, nepotism allegations cannot be taken lightly
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY New Jersey’s public colleges and universities have been experiencing major challenges in recent years. Similarly, seemingly insurmountable challenges confront young ...

14. N.J. Senator Buono provides leadership in N.J. education
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY State Senator Barbara Buono is providing leadership in the area of education reform. In so doing, she is not accusing teachers or the schools of failing to provide New ...

15. The new year brings challenges for people with disabilities
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY With the ringing in of the New Year, 2012 will pose many challenges for people with disabilities. Everyday life functioning events that are taken for granted by the ...

16. N.J. Assemblyman Gary Schaer’s foreclosure bill is finally signed into law
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY After many months of negotiations and revisions among members of the State Legislature and the Governor’s office, it has been announced that Assemblyman Gary Schaer’s ...

17. N.J. Sen. Barbara Buono is not afraid to speak out on sensitive issues
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY State Senator Barbara Buono has placed core values and principles above personal political attainment throughout her career. She served as the Senate Majority leader ...

18. N.J. bill that seeks to improve lives of developmentally disabled passes legislature
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The New Jersey State Legislature has completed it work in creating a bill that will ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families will be informed ...

19. Gov. Christie’s grudge against Sen. Richard Codey is a disservice to all New Jerseyans
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY Political infighting is an inevitable consequence of seeking and holding public office in New Jersey. Office holders in leadership positions often have strong opinions ...

20. The Christie Administration is overwhelmed by housing for developmentally disabled adults
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY SALVATORE PIZZURO COMMENTARY The plight of New Jerseyans with developmental disabilities has received considerable media attention in recent weeks. Perhaps the most immediate burning issue regarding ...