Sjálfsbjörg, the National Federation of the Disabled, collaborates with various organizations, both domestic and international. Here are a few of them.

ÖBÍ Rights Association

Sjálfsbjörg is one of the founding members of ÖBÍ Rights Association, and members of Sjálfsbjörg have always taken an active part in ÖBÍ's work. Two representatives from Sjálfsbjörg have served as its chairperson: Ólöf Ríkharðsdóttir and Þuríður Harpa Sigurðardóttir.

Ramps up Iceland

Sjálfsbjörg National Federation of the Disabled fully supports Ramps Up Iceland, which aims to build 1,500 new ramps across the country. Þuríður Harpa Sigurðardóttir is the vice chair of the board, and Margrét Lilja Aðalsteinsdóttir is an alternate board member.

Good accessibility in tourism

In collaboration with the Tourist Board, the Housing and Building Authority, and ÖBÍ, Sjálfsbjörg, the National Association of People with Disabilities, is sponsoring the "Good Accessibility in Tourism" project. The project aims to improve accessibility and information about accessibility at hotels, restaurants, tourist sites, and recreational activities through self-assessment and tools. It is a matter of justice that people with disabilities have equal access to travel services and travel.

Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Accidents

The Transport Authority, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Landsbjörg, the police, the Road Administration, and Sjálfsbjörg, the National Association of the Disabled, organize the annual international day to commemorate the victims of traffic accidents.

Nordic Disability Federation

Nordiska Handikappförbundet (NHF) is a Nordic association of Sjálfsbjörg's sister organizations from each of the Nordic countries. Representatives of these associations, who are the chairs and executive directors of each national organization, form the NHF's "board." They meet twice a year to discuss the issues that are currently of most concern. The presidency of the organization rotates annually among the individual countries, in line with the rotation of the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Medic Alert

MedicAlert in Iceland is part of an international organization that issues a medical alert device for people to wear. The device displays vital information about the wearer's medical conditions and/or disabilities. It provides a direct link to the emergency department of Landspítali, where more detailed information is stored. If a person is unable to communicate for any reason, for example, if they are unconscious, such a badge can be very useful. Please learn more about Medic Alert.