{"id":3964,"date":"2025-10-09T21:44:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/?page_id=3964"},"modified":"2026-03-09T13:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:41:51","slug":"logfraedithjonusta-og-rettindagaesla","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/en\/thekkingarmidstod\/rettindi\/logfraedithjonusta-og-rettindagaesla\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal services and advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3964\" class=\"elementor elementor-3964\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9d9123 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a9d9123\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cc0466 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5cc0466\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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href=\"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/en\/thekkingarmidstod\/rettindi\/logfraedithjonusta-og-rettindagaesla\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Legal services and advocacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4023\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/en\/thekkingarmidstod\/rettindi\/afslaettir-fyrir-oryrkja\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Discounts for the disabled<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/en\/thekkingarmidstod\/rettindi\/neydarthjonusta-fyrir-rafkniin-hjalpartaeki\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Emergency service for electric assistive devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/en\/thekkingarmidstod\/rettindi\/idju-sjukra-og-talthjalfun\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Occupational, physical and speech therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ab85a e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31ab85a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1243f0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1243f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf a person with a mobility impairment is dissatisfied with the administrative handling of their case, there are several ways to appeal the matter.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7dcdac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7dcdac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does the government work?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2aaf38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2aaf38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/stjornsysla.max-566x380-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3992\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/stjornsysla.max-566x380-1.jpg 566w, https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/stjornsysla.max-566x380-1-64x32.jpg 64w, https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/stjornsysla.max-566x380-1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sjalfsbjorg.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/stjornsysla.max-566x380-1-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f021df0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f021df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"paragraph-block blue-text\"><p data-block-key=\"w0n1f\">The public has the right to appeal decisions made by the administrative authorities. For individuals with mobility impairments, these can include decisions on the allocation of assistive devices, social security, and grants, to name a few examples. Once a decision has been made to appeal a decision, the following options are available:<\/p><h4 data-block-key=\"99f89\"><strong>Social Welfare Appeals Board<\/strong><\/h4><p data-block-key=\"dkilo\">The role of the Social Welfare Appeals Tribunal is to rule on appeals against administrative decisions, as provided for in law. Further information about the tribunal can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.urvel.is\/\">her homepage.<\/a><\/p><h4 data-block-key=\"8nqdj\"><strong>Ombudsman of the Althingi<\/strong><\/h4><p data-block-key=\"c3ob5\">If an individual is dissatisfied with the decision of the appeals board, they have the option to appeal the matter further to the Ombudsman of the Althingi. The Ombudsman may be contacted to complain about any kind of decisions, rulings, procedures, and conduct by ministries, government agencies, and other entities that handle the administration of the state. The same applies to municipal councils and other entities that handle administration on behalf of municipalities. Complaints may also be made about decisions by private entities insofar as they have been legally granted public authority to make decisions regarding the rights or obligations of individuals. However, a general requirement is that a case must first be appealed to a higher authority within that institution, such as the Welfare Appeals Board. More information about the Ombudsman&#x27;s procedures can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umbodsmadur.is\/\">the organization&#x27;s homepage.<\/a><\/p><h4 data-block-key=\"cvt8r\"><strong>Courts<\/strong><\/h4><p data-block-key=\"4ej9g\">The courts are divided into three levels: District Court, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeals. If a person with a mobility impairment is dissatisfied with the outcome of an administrative decision and has exhausted all other appeal options, it is possible to appeal to the courts. You can read all the detailed information on the website.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.domstolar.is\/\">The Judicial District.<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"paragraph-block blue-text\"><h4 data-block-key=\"d5oqf\"><strong>Where can I get help to file a complaint?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7cf292 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c7cf292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2090\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2090\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Legal advice <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2090\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e18f5d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e18f5d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1754c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1754c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse-block col-16 p-0\">\n<div class=\"text-container border-blue open\">\n<div class=\"text blue-text\">\n<p data-block-key=\"8hxz2\"><b>\u00d6B\u00cd \u2013 Rights Association<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"3b11e\">At the \u00d6B\u00cd office, people with disabilities and their family members are offered free advice from social workers and lawyers on legal rights. Further information about this service is available at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.obi.is\/thjonusta\/radgjof\/\">the organization&#x27;s homepage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"fhurq\"><b>Legal Assistance from Orator \u2013 the Law Students&#x27; Society of the University of Iceland<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"4p022\">Orator provides the public with free legal assistance. The program runs from September to mid-April each year, with the exception of December, when law students take exams at the department. The assistance is provided by phone, making it well-suited for people with mobility impairments. More information can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orator.is\/logfraediadstod-orators\/\">Orators&#x27; homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2ac182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"e2ac182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2370\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2370\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Equality Institute <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2370\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b95aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2b95aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fbf267 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fbf267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"collapse-block col-16 p-0\">\n<div class=\"text-container border-blue open\">\n<div class=\"text blue-text\">\n<div class=\"collapse-block col-16 p-0\">\n<div class=\"text-container border-blue open\">\n<div class=\"text blue-text\">\n<p data-block-key=\"529kf\">The role of the Equality Authority is to oversee administrative affairs in the areas of equality policy, equal treatment outside the labor market, and equal treatment in the labor market. Advice and assistance are available for matters concerning, for example, the equal treatment of individuals with disabilities in the labor market. Further information is available at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jafnretti.is\/\">the organization&#x27;s homepage.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb595e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"eb595e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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