Our Mission
We live by the mission of changing the world through technology and story
Our Mission
We live by the mission of changing the world through technology and story
Not Impossible Labs
Founded on the principle of Technology for the Sake of Humanity, Not Impossible Labs LLC is an award-winning instigator of innovation and content creator. Since 2008, Not Impossible Labs has engineered, programmed, hacked and crowd-solved issues of inability and inaccessibility and provided low-cost solutions for the most vulnerable on our planet.
Not Impossible disrupts the status quo by creating impactful innovations and then producing compelling content in which the journey of that innovation inspires many to action. This creates a sustainable cycle where collaboration inspires innovation, and where our content compels further action. This is our Help One, Help Many philosophy that breaks down barriers and enables greater access for all.
Along with our community of passionate and talented engineers, makers, idea generators and storytellers, we're making the impossible, Not Impossible.
What We Do
What We Do
Through film, we showcase how breakthrough technology can improve the lives of individuals.
See our stories in action.
Not Impossible Labs is always working on new campaigns in locations around the world. Our current initiatives involve:
Helping improve access to clean water worldwide
Ensuring everyone has access to high quality ocular care
Developing new technologies to help disabled children walk
Finding methods to track landmines in war-torn countries
Using mobile technology to create a network to help reduce hunger among homeless youth in Los Angeles
Project Daniel
Mick Ebeling reads about a Sudanese boy whose arms are blown off during a bombing of his village and is incited to help. He illegally travels to the Nuba Mountains to find Daniel, make him a prosthetic arm, and teach the locals about the process as well.
The Eyewriter
Tony 'TEMPT' Quan is a legendary LA graffiti artist, social activist, and publisher who was diagnosed with ALS in 2003. Mick organized a crew of hackers and artists to invent a low-cost, open source DIY device that would let Tempt create art with his eyes. Through trial and error, The Eyewriter was born and Tempt was back to using his creativity.
Don's Voice
Watch Don Moir write a love letter to his wife and audibly say “I love you, Lorraine” for the first time in 15 years, thanks to a digital solution by the Not Impossible team, Speak Your Mind Foundation and HP's #BendTheRules.
Our most recent project utilizes vibrotacticle technology with Music: Not Impossible® to utilize the sense of touch to enable deaf people to experience music. The technology was featured at SXSW and the Not Impossible team was interviewed in a spotlight piece by Katie Couric in November, 2015.
The Book
The Book
WHAT IF NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE?
Mick Ebeling—a film and TV producer by trade, an optimist by nature—set out on a simple act of kindness that quickly turned into a lifelong mission. In the process he discovered that he could, indeed, change the world. And, as he recounts his own adventures in this fast-paced, fascinating new book, he shows you how you can, too.
Then the question becomes: What other great challenges—and what other great inventions—might be made “not impossible”?
From the beginning, Ebeling has dreamed big, but that doesn’t mean his accomplishments have come easily. He’s had to deal with the voice in his head we all recognize—the skeptical, pessimistic one that says, “Sorry, this ain’t gonna happen.” Yet he has found the courage to ignore that voice and move on. And believe. And get things done.
Fascinating, inspiring, and a true testament to the power of determination, Not Impossible is bursting with optimism and new ideas. It will motivate you to believe that all problems have the ability to be solved—and that you have the ability to change the world and make miracles happen.
HEAR EXCERPTS FROM THE BOOK
Get Involved
Get Involved
Many people want to get involved with Not Impossible. We are constantly working with inspired individuals who have a desire to join our projects and contribute their unique skills. Here is how you get involved.
Collaborators
email: media@notimpossiblelabs.com
Brands
email: media@notimpossiblelabs.com
Volunteers
email: media@notimpossiblelabs.com
Speaking Requests
email: speaking@notimpossiblelabs.com
Project Proposals
email: info@notimpossiblelabs.com
Native Files/Open Source Tools for Eyewriter, Prosthetic Limbs
email: info@notimpossiblelabs.com
Donate
Donate
Make It Possible
The foundation arm of Not Impossible provides supplemental support for the initiatives conceptualized and developed by the Labs.
Individuals and donors who are captivated by our missions and inspired to collaborate in making the world a better place for everyone make our foundation possible.
Generosity and sustainability allows for our initiatives to continue growing long after their conception.
Not Impossible Foundation works alongside Not Impossible Labs to extend and further leverage resources for the benefit of people like Tempt, Daniel, Don and countless others. Not Impossible Foundation is an independent initiative of The Giving Back Fund, Inc., a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (#04-3367888). All contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Contributions can be made online or by check payable to Not Impossible Foundation and directed to The Giving Back Fund at 5757 W. Century Blvd, Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90045.