{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Simple Civics: Greenville County","title":"Ability in Action: Thrive Upstate","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c97dade9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1111,"description":"Sixty years ago, a mother's grassroots effort sparked what would become Thrive Upstate, now redefining ability for 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities across Greenville County. Executive Director Tyler Rex shares how this innovative quasi-governmental organization transforms tax dollars into life-changing opportunities - from residents performing at the Peace Center to employees working at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Drawing from his eight years of leadership and personal experience as a father of children with disabilities, Tyler reveals how community partnerships are creating a Greenville where everyone contributes their unique abilities.Links:Thrive UpstatePrevious Episode about Boards and Commissions_Produced by Podcast Studio X.Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.Get in touch.Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BY509u69yW396uQyfdyk5aZC0OuAEPLqHicEJfpz4uA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ODFh/OTI0NTM3MTE4Mzlh/ZjA0YjQwNTFiY2I1/ODg4My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}