She is the founder of a website National Park Capable, Amanda Powell.
Amanda Powell is an outdoor enthusiast who has cerebral palsy.
Despite having cerebral palsy, Amanda discovered a passion for hiking and adaptive mountain biking in 2017 when she learned about the accessibility options offered by U.S. National Parks.
Her love for the outdoors led her to found the nonprofit “Everybody on Trails,” which provides adaptive equipment and organizes accessible trail meetups for people with disabilities.
Amanda aims to visit all U.S. national parks and dreams of owning a cabin in the woods, all while continuing her advocacy for outdoor accessibility.
Amanda shared about:
- Amanda grew up loving the outdoors but didn’t start hiking until 2017 when she discovered that U.S. National Parks offered free access to people with disabilities.
- Biking helped her manage the physical limitations of cerebral palsy, offering her an active way to feel better physically, while also alleviating depression and anxiety.
- Amanda also started a nonprofit called “Everybody on Trails,” which organizes monthly meetups on accessible trails to build community among people with and without disabilities.