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State must shut developmental centers

COMMENTARY FRIDAY MAY 1,2009 ASBURY PARK PRESS By ROBERT STACK

State must shut developmental centers

Bernard Krakosky is a state employee. He owns his own condominium in Mercer County. At one time, he lived in a state institution. He is an example of what a person with a disability can accomplish given the opportunity. He has become independent and been able to live life to the fullest.

This is not a right afforded to the approximately 3,000 people currently residing in one of the seven developmental centers in New Jersey. …

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