Join Thomas Quiter in advocating for open source mobility equipment.
Thomas Daniel Quiter is a dedicated advocate for disability rights and the founder of The Mobility Independence Foundation (MIF). Born with a lifelong need for a wheelchair, Thomas has faced and overcome numerous challenges. His personal experiences, including being trapped in his own home for over five years due to lack of access to necessary mobility equipment, inspired him to establish MIF in 2022. The foundation focuses on providing innovative mobility solutions to empower individuals with disabilities.
Thomas is also a passionate advocate for cannabis and addiction recovery, believing in their potential to improve lives. Thomas is involved in Facebook monetization and merchandise sales to gain financial independence from restrictive disability welfare. His resilience and humanitarian efforts continue to inspire many, as he tirelessly works to create a more inclusive and accessible world for all.
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About Thomas Quiter
Thomas was born in 1983 with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, at a time when the disorder was barely understood. He always advocates for himself and others with disabilities, stating “I do nothing if it doesn’t benefit others.” It was around the year 2015 when he was denied an adequate wheelchair. This was despite coverage by Medicaid and the best private insurance available in NY. A crowdfunded used wheelchair provided by his community was the solution. Having been told he should discard a $65,000 custom wheelchair over a 2 inch part, he knows firsthand why open source mobility equipment is the next step in the industry. It subverts restrictive IP law and enables the right to repair..
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