Accessibility, rights
and rehabilitation

The mission of Sjálfsbjörg is to work for the full participation and equality of people with mobility impairments in Iceland, and where applicable, other people with disabilities, and to protect their rights and interests. Particular emphasis shall be placed on ensuring that people with mobility impairments, like others, have access to facilities, the environment, education, employment, and information.

Climbing

Kolbrún Dögg climbs the cultural wall and much more in the new issue of Klifur.

Make the most of your free time by exercising

Go skiing or sledding

Sjálfsbjörg lsh. has no objections to the law on a kilometer fee being revised with the aim of…

Sjálfsbjörg and ÖBÍ have had a conversation with Icelandia about the accessibility for people who use wheelchairs to…

Accessibility Awareness. At the opening of the Althingi yesterday, a group of Accessibility Trolls came to Austurvöllur with an awareness campaign…

The third Accessibility Troll will be on September 8th at the opening of the Althingi, and gather at Austurvöllur at….

12 October 2026
17:00 - 18:30

Upcoming

What do we do?

We are raising awareness about the community participation, advocacy, and rehabilitation of people with disabilities. Back out into life and advocate for accessibility to the entire community

The values of Self-Help are equality, recognition, and empathy.

Services and projects of Sjálfsbjörg

Sjálfsbjörg provides information and advice on accessibility and other related matters on a user-based basis. Members enjoy various services and benefits.   

Rehabilitation

Kjarkur Rehabilitation provides interdisciplinary, individualized rehabilitation for individuals with mobility impairments who are struggling with neurological and/or brain injuries.

Psychological services

It is important that people who experience trauma that affects their physical and mental abilities have support to cope with changed circumstances in daily life.

Social work

Social and/or family counselors provide advice and support regarding services and rights, communication, and life changes.

Membership

Members receive: Advice and education. Access to educational materials on nutrition and meal programs. An Exoquad bike and trailer for a nominal fee. Climbing, the Sjálfsbjörg leaflet.

The office

Connects you to the company's services and provides information

Board and committees

The goal is to cover as many issues as possible that concern people with disabilities.

Strategy

The policies aim to improve the conditions and living standards of people with disabilities.

Assistive device rental

The HTL store and rental is located in Sjálfsbjargarhúsið, Hátún 12, 105 Reykjavík.
There you can buy or rent assistive devices that help you with daily life after an accident, surgery, or other occurrence.
Also, they sell a lot of great products there.

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