Spanish-language broadcasts in WNC post-Helene; a push to employ more people with intellectual disabilities in NC

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Jose Sandoval shares Spanish-language broadcasts with BPR listeners after Helene
Jose Sandoval was one of the voices on Blue Ridge Public Radio sharing that life-saving information in the aftermath of Helene. And he started sharing it in Spanish to make sure people who speak Spanish in the region were staying informed, too.
Jose Sandoval, All Things Considered host at Blue Ridge Public Radio

A push to employ more people with intellectual disabilities in North Carolina
There are nearly 7.5 million people living in America with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "IDDs" are disabilities that generally present at birth and affect an individual's physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. Still, this portion of our population holds many abilities – to contribute to their communities, including in the area of employment. However, making connections between employers and would-be employees has its challenges.
Alex Martel, Extraordinary Ventures employee and member of B3 Coffee
Lisa Kaylie, Executive Director of Extraordinary Ventures in Chapel Hill
Jacklyn Boheler, Executive Director of B3 Coffee, community-based occupational therapist, coordinator of Work Together NC