Family Information Evening: services available in Iceland for children with disabilities of an immigrant background

Family Information Evening: it was a full house at Þroskahjálp headquarters

The Family Information Evening (see video below) was created for families of children with disabilities of an immigrant background, with a special focus on making information easier to access for non-Icelandic speakers.

The event was held at Þroskahjálp headquarters in Reykjavík, 24th of February 2026.

In the video you will see:

• A short introduction to Þroskahjálp and our work.
• Practical information about rights, support, and available services for children with disabilities in Iceland, focusing on how parents and caregivers of an immigrant background can navigate the Icelandic system.
• Presentations from partner organisations:
  Sjónarhóll, Downs-félagið, TMF tölvumiðstöð, Umhyggja, Gló stuðningsfélag, NPA miðstöðin

 Thank you to Cultural Mediators from MMS (Miðstöð menntunar og skólaþjónustu), for support in communication and Q&A.

Helpful resource (mentioned in the event):

Children with Disabilities
https://island.is/en/life-events/children-with-disability

If you have questions after watching, feel free to contact us:
throskahjalp@throskahjalp.is