Our Mission
TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS FOR ALL TO PURSUE LIFE’S ACTIVITIES OVER ANY TERRAIN
ACCESS TRAX
Our Story
Co-Founders Kelly and Eric both attended graduate school at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Diego, CA where they were studying to become occupational therapists. As part of their curriculum they took a class called Assistive Technology. Students were challenged to create a device that would help persons with disabilities in their daily lives. Kelly and Eric were inspired to help local adaptive surfers cross the sand to the waters edge in their wheelchairs with dignity and independence. Motivated to create a user-friendly solution, the two designed numerous prototypes and tested them with the adaptive surfing community. The initial concept worked, and they have since continued to improve upon the design with the input of the adaptive surfers and other wheelchair users. Their goal to have Beach Trax available to the public has been realized in 2018 with the launch of their company, Access Trax.
Our Vision
We envision bringing communities together to help all gain access to any outdoor activity. Access Trax will be a leader in promoting inclusion and accessibility through product development, volunteerism, education, and advocacy. We will focus on providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for portable accessibility.
Access Trax Team
Kelly Twichel, OTR/L
Co-Founder & CEO of Access Trax
Eric Packard, OTR/L
Julian Meer
BEACH TRAX INFO
Beach Trax is the only foldable, lightweight, temporary pathway designed to increase access over uneven terrain such as sand, gravel, dirt, or grass. Our newest design provides universal access to wheelchair users, pedestrians, carts and strollers. With Beach Trax, you can spend more time doing the things you want and need to do, instead of worrying how you’ll get there. Our pathway provides Access for Life.
Beach Trax folds, making it very easy to set up, break down, and store. Thirty feet can be laid out in under 2 minutes by one able-bodied individual. When folded for storage or transport, 30 feet is approximately 3 inches thick. You can easily fit Beach Trax into a small car, or check it as luggage on a plane for your travels. It is also perfect for businesses and communities who require ADA compliant accessibility for events or long-term use.
BEACH TRAX ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE MORE POWER OVER ACCESSIBILITY.
The product was initially designed for adaptive surfers requiring access over sand, however, the versatility of the pathway makes it great for multiple terrains and purposes. Whether you’re needing access for personal or public use, for ADA compliance, events, work, or leisure, Beach Trax is here to provide Access for Life.
1 Unit of Beach Trax consists of:
- 10 – Panels 36 in x 36 in
- 30 – Velcro hinges
Specifications
- Each panel weighs approximately 5lbs
- Made from High Density Polyethylene Plastic (HDPE)
- Panels are recyclable
- Replacement parts available
Here’s what well-known adaptive athletes are saying about Beach Trax