Talley Wells Discusses Disability Challenges in Western NC After Hurricane Helene

Talley Wells, Executive Director of the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to address the critical infrastructure gaps revealed by Hurricane Helene. The conversation centered on the challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities, especially in rural areas of Western North Carolina. Wells highlighted how a lack of back-up support during the storm created life-threatening situations for many and discussed the ongoing efforts to address these disparities.