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flag Kelly Twichel created portable traction mats for wheelchair users after her mother’s stroke, turning a personal challenge into a business that expands outdoor access.

flag San Diego entrepreneur Kelly Twichel founded Access Trax after her mother’s stroke highlighted mobility challenges. flag Inspired by a 2016 graduate project, she created portable traction mats to help wheelchair users navigate sand, testing them successfully at a surfing event. flag Despite early hurdles in funding and scaling, she bootstrapped the business and secured critical support from Chase for Business, including financial guidance and a line of credit. flag The company now expands outdoor access for people with disabilities, turning personal experience into a scalable solution for inclusion and independence.

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