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Compact Cane

@compactcane
 London, UK
Joined February 2019
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The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30 today. #Disability advocates face new barriers, but we continue fighting #ableism. At ADA25, back before this pandemic, President @BarackObama & I discussed typed hugs vs real hugs. Here's the joyful video #ADA habengirma.com/2015/07/30/pr…
I’m standing at a table reading from a braille computer. President Obama is on the other side of the table typing on a keyboard. Vice President Joe Biden and Valerie Jarrett are standing by watching. Photo by the Obama White House.

ALT I’m standing at a table reading from a braille computer. President Obama is on the other side of the table typing on a keyboard. Vice President Joe Biden and Valerie Jarrett are standing by watching. Photo by the Obama White House.

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Henshaws@Henshaws20 Jul 2020
Coming out of #lockdown if you have a #VisualImpairment - many people may have lost some of their #confidence and #independence but we want to help you to get it back! Top tip - think about a familiar place to start, such as round the block or to the local shop 👍
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Watch how Nia Simpson, founder of Compact Cane, brought her project to life: bath.ac.uk/case-studies/crea… #INWED20 @compactcane
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Henshaws@Henshaws14 Jun 2020
Read our #TopTips for #SocialDistancing if you are #blind or #VisuallyImpaired written by our Senior Rehab Officer who also has #LowVision Full of practical #advice to help you get out and about more safely amidst the #Covid19 #pandemic buff.ly/2zyjlE4 Please RT 😊
Image shows a woman crossing a pedestrian crossing, holding onto a man's elbow for guiding and holding a long cane.

ALT Image shows a woman crossing a pedestrian crossing, holding onto a man's elbow for guiding and holding a long cane.

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SETsquared@setsquared21 May 2020
Pitching first at today’s #GradInvest2020 is @compactcane a @UniofBath startup on a mission to empower visually impaired people to live limitless lives with a new discreet, pocket-sized, digital mobility aid. 👏
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SETsquared@setsquared21 May 2020
Good luck to all the incredible graduate startups from @uniofbath @uniofExeter @uniofSurrey @BristolUni @UniSouthampton showcasing today at #GradInvest2020. Join the conversation using #GradInvest2020. @UKBAngels
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Some of our pupils don’t have laptops or tablets at home. They can’t access remote learning. Can you donate laptops, tablets or computers to our 3 Hackney schools? 400 pupils need your help. Please DM us or email [email protected] retweet #CoronavirusLockdownUK
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Clearly@ClearlyWorld26 Feb 2020
⚠️ WORLD LEADERS 👀 We need you to watch this ⏱️ Just 1 minute of your time This year, you could change the future of 300 million children. It’s easier than you think. We’ve had the solution for 700 years. Use your power and your vision at #CHOGM2020. Don't miss this chance.
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You can catch Nia, founder of @compactcane at the @makerversity Re-Wiring Wellness event this Saturday at @SomersetHouse 💫 She'll be demonstrating her innovative compact digital cane for visually impaired people 💪 bit.ly/2USaplC
Re-Wiring Wellness

Re-Wiring Wellness

Tech can have harmful consequences on our health and connection to each other. How can we champion tech which solves these issues instead?

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Makers with a Mission member Nia Simpson is an inventor , product design engineer and founder of @compactcane : a pocket-sized electronic white cane for visually impaired people. Come find out more part of our Re-Wiring Wellness health tech programme! shorturl.at/aiDE1
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We're still buzzing from Monday's excellent #BGVA19 Demo Day, proudly presenting the Autumn 2019 cohort of fantastic #TechForGood founders on track to making the 🌎 a better place. Thank you to everyone who came along and please give our teams a follow! x
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SETsquared@setsquared6 Nov 2019
We did it! So pleased to report that we’ve been ranked as the Global No 1 University Business Incubator for the 3rd time in row by @ubiglobal at the World Incubation Summit #UBIAwards #WIS19 @SETsquared_Br @SETsquaredBath @SETsquaredExe @SETsquaredSoton @SETsquaredSRY
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A huge welcome to our #BGVA19 cohort!! Meet the new teams here: bethnalgreenventures.com/blo…
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Nia Simpson, Founder of @compactcane is nearing the end of her year long @UniofBathAlumni Innovation Award with us. Read this brilliant blog which talks about her inspiration and experience from an engineer to an entrepreneur! BLOG | buff.ly/2ZUrW0b
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SETsquared@setsquared5 Jun 2019
Introducing @compactcane - the first digital white cane for visually impaired people – a disruptive #technology to tackle social stigma. See them #pitch for investment and support at our Graduate Acceleration Showcase on 26 June. Register now to attend: bcn.to/djc
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