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.
Kolbrún Dögg climbs the cultural wall and much more in the new issue of Klifur.
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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
Sjálfsbjörg provides information and advice on accessibility and other related matters on a user-based basis. Members enjoy various services and benefits.
Kjarkur Rehabilitation provides interdisciplinary, individualized rehabilitation for individuals with mobility impairments who are struggling with neurological and/or brain injuries.
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 and/or family counselors provide advice and support regarding services and rights, communication, and life changes.
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.
Connects you to the company's services and provides information
The goal is to cover as many issues as possible that concern people with disabilities.
The policies aim to improve the conditions and living standards of people with disabilities.
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.
All comprehensive services for the physically disabled, rehabilitation, psychological services and social work. Click here to see more about services
You can get information about a variety of social activities at Sjálfsbjörg. Contact contact with us to know more.
Car subsidies for the physically disabled in Iceland are primarily paid by the Social Insurance Institution and are intended to help people who have difficulty getting around without a car. If a physical disability is recognized and a car is considered necessary for daily life, work or health, it is possible to receive a subsidy to purchase a car, usually every few years. Some people also receive a supplement for operating a car, especially if the person concerned is on disability or a pension. If a specially equipped car is needed, for example because of a wheelchair, the subsidy may be higher. However, this is rarely full funding, but rather support that is intended to make car ownership more realistic.
NPA (User-Directed Personal Assistance) is a service for people with disabilities where the individual controls their own assistance. They hire assistants, organize the service, and decide how it is provided.
The goal is more independence, increased quality of life and better control over one's own daily life.
