Methodology
New Jersey Case Study > Methodology
Methodology Information for this case study was gathered by two methods: 1) interviews with key informants and 2) a review of written documents.
The following people were interviewed:
Wanda Cintron, Chief of Special Populations
Division of Addiction Services
NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
Dr. Rebecca Clark
Needs Assessment Consultant
Tim Cronin, Program Planning Development Specialist*
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
New Jersey Department of Labor
Senator Ewing (R-Somerset)
New Jersey State Senator, 1978-1998
John Hulick*, Director of Public Policy NCADD
Lily Kaufmann, Deafness/Disability Specialist
Division of Addiction Services
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Debra Maslansky, Director of Substance Abuse Prevention* Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey
Terrence O'Connor, Assistant Commissioner
Division of Addiction Services
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Javier Robles*, Deputy Director
Division of Disability Services
New Jersey Department of Health Services
Dr. Robert Schaffer**
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Steve Shevlin*, Executive Director
Signs of Sobriety
Susan Turner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
All interviews were conducted by Harilyn Rousso, except for the John Hulick and Terrence O'Connor interviews, were conducted by John de Miranda. All interviews were recorded on audiotape. Janet Dickinson contributed greatly to the early history portion via e-mail. No one from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse was available to be interviewed. Tapes and gathered documents were sent to the primary author, who gleaned relevant facts, verified them and composed a draft.
The draft was sent out for review by individuals who were quoted extensively.
The primary document utilized was New Jersey Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Services For People with Disabilities: Needs Assessment, by Dr. Rebecca Clark. In addition to the needs assessment protocols and findings, the document includes a concise history of legislative process and its appendices included the legislation, the letter requesting proposals for Concept Papers, and the list of Concept Paper Grantees.
Other documents used were: A Report to the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Regarding A-1975/S-1054 by Matthew T. Sherman and the Request for Applications for "Provision of Services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Disabled Persons," released by DAS.
Lily Kaufmann provided numerous materials on DAS funded programs. John Hulick and Debra Maslansky provided valuable historical pieces-copies of correspondence, articles and brochures from meetings and conferences.
*denotes Advisory Committee members
**grantee of legislated funding