The Mobility Independence Foundation

Launched in 2022, The MIF is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities through #OpenSource technology. #RightToRepair

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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!

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Eliana shares her excitement that the RozRover project will open doors for more children to gain access to the mobility equipment they truly need.
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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.

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Donate now and get the Children's book! https://t.co/CkOE4gCMNg

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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.

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Learn more and support the RazRover project here: https://t.co/CkOE4gCMNg

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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

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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: https://t.co/hgoNqyc1xM

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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.

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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
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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.

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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: [email protected]

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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"

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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 [email protected]

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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.

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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

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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.

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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: https://t.co/hgoNqyc1xM

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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.”

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🎬 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

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🎬 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: https://t.co/g3xHQpYVIQ
🔗 Info: https://t.co/s0CgMx4hpI
#ThePowerToMove #RepairRights #Inclusion

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🚀 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

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🏆 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! 💪