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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 · 8h
🩵🎗️ October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month 🎗️🩵 #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
⚙️🛠️ Tech Tuesday! 🛠️⚙️ Why open-source & open-hardware? Open-source and open-hardware provide free access to code and designs, promoting open innovation. Grants and awards replace patents, encouraging faster progress through community input and merit-based advancements.
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
💖💫 Motivational Monday 💫💖 "Different, not less." - Dr. Temple Grandin #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
🩷🎗️ October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🎗️🩷 #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
📖💖 Share Your Story Saturdays 💖📖 Our award-winning documentary, 'The Power to Move,' chronicles Thomas Quiter's fight for mobility independence and the founding of the Mobility Independence Foundation. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
💕💸 FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 💸💕 This week, we are continuing the trend to support the RozRover Project. 👇️ Click the link below to learn more! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🙏 Thankful Thursday 🙏 Always remember to be thankful for the little things ... even if it's something as simple as sharing MIF literature in the hotel's brochure rack. Every effort of awareness helps! 😁 #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
You’ve likely heard "open-source" or "right to repair," but do you know why they matter? The MIF believes freedom of movement is a human right, so we design products to empower you. 👇️ Read more below. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
⚙️🛠️ Tech Tuesday! 🛠️⚙️ This week, we are featuring our flagship design — the Endurance Power Chair. Engineered by users, fully adaptable, and designed for the real world. #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
💖 💫 Motivational Monday 💫💖 "My disability exists not because I use a wheelchair, bit because the broader environment isn't accessible." - Stella Young #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🩷🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️🩷 #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Looking for ways to get involved with the MIF? Check out our ambassador program & join the movement! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Guess what day it is? 💕💸 FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 💸💕 👇️ Link below to donate to the RozRover Project! #ThePowerToMove #MobilityFreedom #OpenSource #Diginity #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🙏 Thankful Thursday 🙏 "When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around." - Willie Nelson #TheMIF #Inclusion #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #HumanRespect
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The Mobility Independence Foundation @themif.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💕 👉️ 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
📖 💖 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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