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		<title>We invest again in empowerment and inclusion!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hable: assistive technology for blind and visually impaired people Following our participation in Speaksee (innovative solutions for the deaf, hard of hearing and non-native speakers), NoorderImpact is now also investing in Hable: user-friendly and affordable technological tools for people with visual impairments. Sjoerd from NoorderImpact on Hable: &#8220;Hable offers and develops practical solutions that make [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-invests-in-hable-powering-inclusi/">We invest again in empowerment and inclusion!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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<p><em><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a>: assistive technology for blind and visually impaired people</em><br><br>Following our participation in <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-stake-speaksee/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Speaksee</mark></a> (innovative solutions for the deaf, hard of hearing and non-native speakers), NoorderImpact is now also investing in<mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"> </mark><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a>: user-friendly and affordable technological tools for people with visual impairments.<br><br></p>



<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdzijlstra?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BxQ4f7fx5Rc6tG9EDx7b4%2Fg%3D%3D"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Sjoerd</mark></a> from NoorderImpact on <a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a>: &#8220;Hable offers and develops practical solutions that make it easier for people with visual impairments to participate in daily life. And what’s great is that these solutions are surprisingly affordable, making them also accessible to households with a smaller budget.&#8221;<br><br></p>



<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luuk-jansen?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B3hwozwDOQF6kO7dVbItHtg%3D%3D"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Luuk</mark></a><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color"> </mark>form <a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a> on the collaboration: “Hable operates in a niche market. NoorderImpact is used to being active in specific market segments, especially when it comes to social inclusion. We believe NoorderImpact can really support us in our further growth and development. NoorderImpact also aligns well with the other shareholders, including early-stage investor <a href="https://www.pezy.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">PEZY</mark></a>.”<br><br></p>



<p><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a> is building a rapidly growing portfolio of its products. This portfolio is being developed together with partners and experts by experience. Sales take place through an ever-expanding global network of platforms and distributors. You can find more information about Hable at <a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">www.iamhable.com</mark></a>.<br><br></p>



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<p><a href="https://www.iamhable.com/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">Hable</mark></a><br>Luuk Jansen, luuk@iamhable.com, +31626791076</p>



<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/noorderimpact/"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color">NoorderImpact</mark></a><br>Hinke Veltman, hinke@noorderimpact.nl, +31623511316<br><br><em>Publication date: 16 December 2025</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en/noorderimpact-invests-in-hable-powering-inclusi/">We invest again in empowerment and inclusion!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://noorderimpact.nl/en">NoorderImpact</a>.</p>
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