The Mobility Independence Foundation

Hello Twitter! This is the official account of The Mobility Independence Foundation, aka The MIF. We are a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities through #OpenSource technology. Please give us a follow, and recommend others to follow!

Eliana shares her excitement that the RozRover project will open doors for more children to gain access to the mobility equipment they truly need. zeffy.com/en-US/donation…

Freedom to Play: Eliana & Thomas on the Promise of the RozRover In this moving clip, Eliana recalls a play date where her son was able to use another child’s backup powered chair. youtu.be/Q7Wc_3c4NuI Donate now and get the Children's book! zeffy.com/en-US/donation…

Meet the mom that's helping us improve disability outcomes for children! In this heartfelt interview, Eliana shares her family’s story of resilience and advocacy. youtu.be/tucM7lsbzT4 Learn more and support the RazRover project here: zeffy.com/en-US/donation…

Dr. Daniel Chaves Board Member Dr. Daniel Chaves is a physician, sports physiology specialist, & healthcare innovator with 9+ years of experience in clinical care, surgery, public health, & education. He drives frontier technologies— AI-powered diagnostics, & mobility devices

Take Action! Ready to make an impact? Contributions to The MIF fuel a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege. Donate and help us deliver open-source solutions, advocacy, and direct support to those who need it most. Give now: themif.org

Team Spotlight Andy Weyant Assistant Secretary A financial planning business owner and current president of the Board of Directors of Independent Living Inc., Andy’s remains active in his community despite a permanent spinal injury.

Academic Partnerships Innovation happens when bright minds come together. MIF partners with universities to design open-source mobility solutions that are practical, repairable, and globally accessible We are proving that collaboration fuels independence themif.org

Team Spotlight Tom Pinkhasov Operations Director A dynamic professional based in New York City, Tom brings over 6 years of experience. He owns and operates a firm providing business, financial, and consultancy services to non-profits and small businesses nationwide.

We are collecting testimonials from people who rely on mobility equipment—because lived experience drives change. Record a short video or audio clip and share your journey with us. Together, we can amplify voices that too often go unheard. Submit here: thomas@themif.org

Donna Quiter Trustee Daughter, wife, & mother of disabled persons, Donna’s experience with financial and disability management stems from her work at an insurance company, disabled veteran housing, and a purchasing clerk. "Society has come a long way, just not far enough yet"

Award-winning, internationally recognized, The Power To Move tells the story of our founder’s journey from being trapped in his apartment for years to creating open-source solutions that restore independence. Want to host a screening in your community? Email thomas@themif.org

Jonathan Howe Secretary A public defender and part-time cat rescuer, Jonathan joined The MIF after years of seeing friends, neighbors, and clients with mobility issues struggling to get around New York City.

Halloween is about joy, play, and belonging. For kids with disabilities, that requires mobility equipment that’s repairable and ready. Swift access means they can participate fully—tonight and every night. #MobilityMatters

Matthew Lacey Vice President & Director of R&D With a background in manufacturing and industrial maintenance, working on both electrical and mechanical machinery, Matthew believes a community should come together and help each other and those who cannot help themselves.

Mobility is Independence. We believe accessibility is a right, not a privilege. Through education, advocacy, and direct action, we are creating solutions that empower people with disabilities. Join us. Learn more: themif.org

Team Spotlight: Thomas Quiter Founder & President Born in 1983 with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Thomas always advocates for himself and others with disabilities, stating “I do nothing if it doesn’t benefit others.”

🎬 The Power to Move—our 4x award‑winning doc on the fight for mobility independence—is coming to North Carolina this Spring! 🌸🐦 Details soon. Stay tuned to join the movement. 💪 #ThePowerToMove #MobilityIndependence #Inclusion #RepairRights

🎬 The Power to Move—4x award-winning doc on mobility independence 📅 Nov 7 | 🕕 6PM Doors | 🎥 7PM Film | 💬 8PM Q&A 📍 Foothills PAC, Oneonta, NY 🎟️ Free tix: tinyurl.com/TheMIF 🔗 Info: ThePowerToMoveFilm.com #ThePowerToMove #RepairRights #Inclusion

🚀 In Phoenix to meet Si Se Puede STEM center, our Endurance test platform’s motor died. Thanks to open hardware, a part arrived next day & they gave us space/tools to fix it. Months of delay became 1 day—while sparking plans to teach kids to build their own solutions. #STEM

🏆 The Power to Move just scored its 3rd & 4th wins at the Accolade Global Film Competition! 🏅 Award of Merit: Disability Issues 🏅 Award of Merit: Documentary Feature Huge thanks to Nathaniel Hamilton & Emma Rimsa for producing, writing & directing this powerful story! 💪