The Mobility Independence Foundation
@themif.bsky.social
Launched in 2022, The MIF is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities through open-source technology. https://linktr.ee/themif1
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, & medical education. He drives frontier technologies—biosensors, AI-powered diagnostics, and mobility devices
Board Member
Dr. Daniel Chaves is a physician, sports physiology specialist, & healthcare innovator with 9+ years of experience in clinical care, surgery, public health, & medical education. He drives frontier technologies—biosensors, AI-powered diagnostics, and mobility devices
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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, & medical education. He drives frontier technologies—biosensors, AI-powered diagnostics, and mobility devices
Board Member
Dr. Daniel Chaves is a physician, sports physiology specialist, & healthcare innovator with 9+ years of experience in clinical care, surgery, public health, & medical education. He drives frontier technologies—biosensors, AI-powered diagnostics, and mobility devices
Take Action!
Ready to make an impact?
Every contribution to The Mobility Independence Foundation fuels a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
Donate today and help us deliver open-source solutions, advocacy, and direct support to those who need it most.
Give now: themif.org
Ready to make an impact?
Every contribution to The Mobility Independence Foundation fuels a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
Donate today and help us deliver open-source solutions, advocacy, and direct support to those who need it most.
Give now: themif.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Take Action!
Ready to make an impact?
Every contribution to The Mobility Independence Foundation fuels a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
Donate today and help us deliver open-source solutions, advocacy, and direct support to those who need it most.
Give now: themif.org
Ready to make an impact?
Every contribution to The Mobility Independence Foundation fuels a future where mobility is a right, not a privilege.
Donate today 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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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.
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.
Explore our projects: themif.org
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.
Explore our projects: themif.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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.
Explore our projects: themif.org
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.
Explore our projects: 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.
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.
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
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.
Your story matters.
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
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
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Your story matters.
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
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 university purchasing clerk.
"Society has come a long way, just not far enough yet"
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 university purchasing clerk.
"Society has come a long way, just not far enough yet"
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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 university purchasing clerk.
"Society has come a long way, just not far enough yet"
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 university purchasing clerk.
"Society has come a long way, just not far enough yet"
Award-winning and internationally recognized, The Power To Move tells the story of our founder’s journey from being trapped in his apartment for five years to creating open-source solutions that restore independence.
Want to host a screening in your community?
Email thomas@themif.org
Want to host a screening in your community?
Email thomas@themif.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Award-winning and internationally recognized, The Power To Move tells the story of our founder’s journey from being trapped in his apartment for five years to creating open-source solutions that restore independence.
Want to host a screening in your community?
Email thomas@themif.org
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.
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.
November 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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.
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
October 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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.
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.
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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.
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 in building a future where mobility means freedom.
Learn more: themif.org
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 in building a future where mobility means freedom.
Learn more: themif.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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 in building a future where mobility means freedom.
Learn more: themif.org
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 in building a future where mobility means freedom.
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.”
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.”
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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.”
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
#ThePowerToMove #MobilityIndependence #Inclusion #RepairRights
September 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🎬 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
#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
📅 Nov 7 | 🕕 6PM Doors | 🎥 7PM Film | 💬 8PM Q&A
📍 Foothills PAC, Oneonta, NY
🎟️ Free tix: tinyurl.com/TheMIF
🔗 Info: thepowertomovefilm.com
#ThePowerToMove #RepairRights #Inclusion
September 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🎬 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
📅 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
September 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🚀 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! 💪 #ThePowerToMove #FilmAward
🏅 Award of Merit: Disability Issues
🏅 Award of Merit: Documentary Feature
Huge thanks to Nathaniel Hamilton & Emma Rimsa for producing, writing & directing this powerful story! 💪 #ThePowerToMove #FilmAward
September 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🏆 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! 💪 #ThePowerToMove #FilmAward
🏅 Award of Merit: Disability Issues
🏅 Award of Merit: Documentary Feature
Huge thanks to Nathaniel Hamilton & Emma Rimsa for producing, writing & directing this powerful story! 💪 #ThePowerToMove #FilmAward
Honored to visit ASU to share The Power to Move and inspire spring’s student challenge. Last year’s winner, The Explorer — a $400 kids’ training wheelchair — shows how innovation + empathy can change lives. The students’ passion was unforgettable. #OpenHardware #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness
September 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Honored to visit ASU to share The Power to Move and inspire spring’s student challenge. Last year’s winner, The Explorer — a $400 kids’ training wheelchair — shows how innovation + empathy can change lives. The students’ passion was unforgettable. #OpenHardware #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness
Proud to join ASU in unveiling The Explorer — a $400 open-hardware kids’ training wheelchair by Dr. Danial Chavez, MIF board member. It gives children the mobility they need to explore, learn, and grow when access to power chairs is unfairly denied.
#DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairLife
#DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairLife
September 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Proud to join ASU in unveiling The Explorer — a $400 open-hardware kids’ training wheelchair by Dr. Danial Chavez, MIF board member. It gives children the mobility they need to explore, learn, and grow when access to power chairs is unfairly denied.
#DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairLife
#DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairLife
🏆✨ Big news! Our doc The Power To Move won Best Documentary at the Festigious Int’l Film Festival! 🎬🌍 A FilmFreeway Gold fest & partner of Top Shorts, NY Film Awards & more. Grateful to our team & supporters—this is for you! ❤️ Learn more: themif.org #ThePowerToMove
September 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🏆✨ Big news! Our doc The Power To Move won Best Documentary at the Festigious Int’l Film Festival! 🎬🌍 A FilmFreeway Gold fest & partner of Top Shorts, NY Film Awards & more. Grateful to our team & supporters—this is for you! ❤️ Learn more: themif.org #ThePowerToMove
On the way to Phoenix for #AbilitiesExpo & ASU, our founder’s car hit a deer in KY. Grateful no one was hurt 🙏 but had to rent an accessible van for $3,500. Help us keep 2025 plans rolling: donate at themif.org or mail to 1789 State Hwy 8, Mt Upton, NY 13809 ❤️
September 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On the way to Phoenix for #AbilitiesExpo & ASU, our founder’s car hit a deer in KY. Grateful no one was hurt 🙏 but had to rent an accessible van for $3,500. Help us keep 2025 plans rolling: donate at themif.org or mail to 1789 State Hwy 8, Mt Upton, NY 13809 ❤️
💪 Use it or Lose it 💪
Movement matters — every joint you move & muscle you engage helps maintain strength, flexibility & independence.
Shift, stretch, lift, repeat.
Your body is your most important equipment — keep it strong.
#UseItOrLoseIt #MobilityIndependence
Movement matters — every joint you move & muscle you engage helps maintain strength, flexibility & independence.
Shift, stretch, lift, repeat.
Your body is your most important equipment — keep it strong.
#UseItOrLoseIt #MobilityIndependence
September 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
💪 Use it or Lose it 💪
Movement matters — every joint you move & muscle you engage helps maintain strength, flexibility & independence.
Shift, stretch, lift, repeat.
Your body is your most important equipment — keep it strong.
#UseItOrLoseIt #MobilityIndependence
Movement matters — every joint you move & muscle you engage helps maintain strength, flexibility & independence.
Shift, stretch, lift, repeat.
Your body is your most important equipment — keep it strong.
#UseItOrLoseIt #MobilityIndependence
**🛡️ Skin Health = Independence 🛡️**
For wheelchair users, healthy skin is more than comfort — it’s freedom of movement, confidence, and independence.
Regular skin checks can help you catch small issues before they become big problems.
**Here’s how to protect your skin every day:**
For wheelchair users, healthy skin is more than comfort — it’s freedom of movement, confidence, and independence.
Regular skin checks can help you catch small issues before they become big problems.
**Here’s how to protect your skin every day:**
September 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
**🛡️ Skin Health = Independence 🛡️**
For wheelchair users, healthy skin is more than comfort — it’s freedom of movement, confidence, and independence.
Regular skin checks can help you catch small issues before they become big problems.
**Here’s how to protect your skin every day:**
For wheelchair users, healthy skin is more than comfort — it’s freedom of movement, confidence, and independence.
Regular skin checks can help you catch small issues before they become big problems.
**Here’s how to protect your skin every day:**
💡 Introducing: COMMUNITY CONCEPTS 💡
Got an idea to improve mobility equipment? Big or small, we want to hear it!
📩 Email thomas@themif.org — sketches, notes, or simple explanations welcome.
Top ideas could become real prototypes with our university partners.
Got an idea to improve mobility equipment? Big or small, we want to hear it!
📩 Email thomas@themif.org — sketches, notes, or simple explanations welcome.
Top ideas could become real prototypes with our university partners.
September 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
💡 Introducing: COMMUNITY CONCEPTS 💡
Got an idea to improve mobility equipment? Big or small, we want to hear it!
📩 Email thomas@themif.org — sketches, notes, or simple explanations welcome.
Top ideas could become real prototypes with our university partners.
Got an idea to improve mobility equipment? Big or small, we want to hear it!
📩 Email thomas@themif.org — sketches, notes, or simple explanations welcome.
Top ideas could become real prototypes with our university partners.
On Sept 8, we’re bringing The Power To Move to Arizona State University! 🎬 Screening + discussion with students & faculty, plus talks on a potential Spring project. 💙 #MobilityIndependence #ThePowerToMove #ASU
September 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
On Sept 8, we’re bringing The Power To Move to Arizona State University! 🎬 Screening + discussion with students & faculty, plus talks on a potential Spring project. 💙 #MobilityIndependence #ThePowerToMove #ASU