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The Mobility Independence Foundation

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Launched in 2022, The MIF is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities through open-source technology. linktr.ee/themif1

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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 11h
💕 👉️ Sharing our Wednesday Why 👈️ 💕 You might find yourself wondering just how the MIF came to be ... Our documentary, 'The Power to Move,' answers that question. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
⚙️🛠️ Tech Tuesday! 🛠️⚙️ Testing on the RozRover continues! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
National Good Neighbor Day is celebrated on September 28! What does being a "good neighbor" mean to you? #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
On this Sunday Fun Day, we wanted to share a recent photo from a "side-quest" of sorts while Tom has been traveling around for the MIF. #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
📖 💖 Share Your Story Saturdays 💖 📖 Have you seen our award-winning documentary yet? Watch it today on Prime Video! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
💕💸 FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 💸💕 Help us make the RozRover a reality! 👇️ Link below to support our campaign for an open-hardware children's power chair. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🙏 Thankful Thursday 🙏 Feeling very thankful today for our newest partnership announcement! The MIF & Light Upon Light (LUL) have partnered to advance true accessibility. We believe it's a right— not a favor— and are committed to making it happen now.
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
💕 👉️ Sharing our Wednesday Why 👈️ 💕 Sometimes in our travels, we get the opportunity to meet some amazing people. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
⚙️🛠️ Tech Tuesday! 🛠️⚙️ We're continuing to test the RozRover's chassis and controls! The current wooden chassis will be replaced with a durable metal one after testing. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
💖 💫 Motivational Monday 💫💖 "The world worries about disability more than disabled people do." - Warwick Davis #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A couple more photos from this recent AZ trip, where Tom was able to visit with some of the ASU folks and continue to build upon our partnership with them. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
📖 💖 Share Your Story Saturdays 💖 📖 Looking for a way to get involved with the MIF? Join our ambassador program! Share your stories! We'd love to hear from you. 😍 #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
💕💸 FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 💸💕 The RozRover is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality! 👇️ Link below to support our campaign for an open-hardware children's power chair. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🙏 Thankful Thursday 🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered for us at the Abilities Expo Phoenix this past weekend. The event was an awesome success! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
💕 👉️ Sharing our Wednesday Why 👈️ 💕 Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to screen our award-winning documentary, 'The Power to Move.' Missed the showing? Rent/Buy on Prime Video today! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
At this weekend's Abilities Expo, Lowell, one of our first ambassadors, presented MIF Founder and President Thomas with a Marine Corps challenge coin for his dedication to mobility equipment access. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
💫💖 Motivational Monday 💖💫 "We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps." - Francis Bacon #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today is the final day of the @abilitiesexpo Phoenix. Stop by booth # 1219 and say hi! We'd love to teach you all about how open-hardware is going to shake up the entire healthcare industry. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Tomorrow at 10am at the Abilities Expo Phoenix, we will be holding a special screening of our documentary, 'The Power to Move.' Don't miss it! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Day 1 of the Abilities Expo Phoenix is today. Come find us at booth # 1219 & say hi! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Have you seen our award-winning documentary, 'The Power to Move?' Stop by & see us all weekend at the Abilities Expo Phoenix, held in Westworld Scottsdale. Don't miss the screening Sunday, 9/13, at 10am! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our fundraiser at CFBT at the end of last month was an amazing success! With the two sessions they held taking donations for the MIF, we were able to raise just over $1K. Thank you to everyone who donated! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🚐 🌵 MIF on the MOVE 🌵 🚐 We're going on the road soon! You'll find us in booth # 1219 at the Abilities Expo this weekend. 👇️ Link below for more details.
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day from all of us at The MIF! 🎉
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🏈 🌞 SUNDAY FUN-DAY 🌞 🏈 Football season officially starts this week! Who are you rooting for? 👇️ Tell us below!
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
📖 💖 Share Your Story Saturdays 💖 📖 Have you seen our award-winning documentary yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Watch it today on Prime Video! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
💕💸 FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 💸💕 Help us reach our goal of $75K to make the RozRover a reality! 👇️ Link below to donate 👇️ #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🎗️ September is Suicide Prevention Month 🎗️ Friendly reminder that mental health matters & you are not alone. 💞 #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💕 👉️ Sharing our Wednesday Why 👈️ 💕 Would you buy a new car if the battery died? Of course not! Unfortunately, this happens all too often with mobility equipment — making the right to repair essential. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
⚙️🛠️ Tech Tuesday! 🛠️⚙️ Today, the RozRover is showcased, highlighting its wooden chassis prototype for testing. It will soon be replaced with a durable metal version featuring a complete suspension system! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
💫💖 Motivational Monday 💖💫 "Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision." - Stevie Wonder #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
🌞🎾 It's Sunday Fun-Day! 🎾🌞 Here is one of our advisory board members, Elliot Baillos, participating in adaptive tennis. What are some of your favorite adaptive activities? #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Reminder -- This is tomorrow!
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
📖 💖 Share Your Story Saturdays 💖 📖 Watch our award-winning documentary, 'The Power to Move,' today on Amazon Prime Video! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
💚 💸 FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 💸 💚 This Sunday (30/Aug), CFBT hosts two community workout sessions — donations go to August’s chosen charity, The MIF. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
⏪️ Throwback Thursday ⏪️ Pictured are our friends at the University of Rochester, working on the first prototype of our seating system — designed to fully actuate and adjust completely for maximum comfort! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
♀️ Happy Women's Equality Day! ♀️ August 26th commemorates the certification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which secured women the constitutional right to vote. ✅️ #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
⚙️🛠️ Tech Tuesday! 🛠️⚙️ It's another Tech Tuesday here at The MIF — which means we get to take a peak "under the hood" of our open-source mobility designs. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
💫💖 Motivational Monday 💖💫 "There is so much that able-boded people could learn from the wisdom that often comes with disability." - Alice Wong #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
🌞 🏒 It's Sunday Fun-Day! 🏒 🌞 Here is one of our advisory board members, Elliot Baillos, participating in adaptive hockey. What are some of your favorite adaptive activities? #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
"No disability or dictionary out there is capable of clearly defining who we are as a person." - Robert M. Hensel So tell us — what's your story? What defines you? 📖 💖 Share Your Story Saturdays 💖 📖 #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
💚 💸 FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 💸 💚 Don't let the limitations of insurance put a limit on childhood! 👇️ Link below to donate 👇️ #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
⏪️ Throwback Thursday ⏪️ Here's a snapshot of Devin Hamilton, who not only serves on The MIF's Advisory Board as a mechanical engineer, but also is President and Lead Engineer at RapAdapt. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Eliana shares her excitement that the RozRover project will open doors for more children to gain access to the mobility equipment they truly need. www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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! www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
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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, usually limited to a walker, was able to use another child’s backup powered chair. For hours, he played freely, experiencing…
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
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: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
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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. When her son was denied the medical equipment he desperately needed, she reached out to the Mobility…
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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
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