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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.
San Diego entrepreneur Kelly Twichel founded Access Trax after her mother’s stroke highlighted mobility challenges.
Inspired by a 2016 graduate project, she created portable traction mats to help wheelchair users navigate sand, testing them successfully at a surfing event.
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.
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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Kelly Twichel creó esteras de tracción portátiles para usuarios de sillas de ruedas después del accidente cerebrovascular de su madre, convirtiendo un desafío personal en un negocio que expande el acceso al aire libre.