S2E26 - Oregon Wheelchair Hiking

Episode Notes

Oregon Wheelchair Hikers: Hiking in Nature is for Everyone

Meet Franklin Ouchida

Franklin Ouchida is a native Oregonian, Japanese American, and quadriplegic power wheelchair user living in the Portland area. A retired businessman and devout advocate for accessibility, he leads Oregon Wheelchair Hiking, a community of hundreds of members. Franklin serves on the TriMet Committee for Accessible Transportation and multiple disability advisory councils. He is passionate about outdoor inclusion and visibility for wheelchair users.

Oregon Wheelchair Hiking Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2094890650654147/

Direct inquiries:

Franklin@SANDnonprofit.org

More Accessible Recreation Resources:

Access Recreation:

accesstrails.org

Adventures Without Limits: