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

A video documentation of an event created for families of children with disabilities in Iceland, 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.

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27.02.2026

Family Information Evening: services available in Iceland for children with disabilities of an immigrant background
Family Information Evening on February 24, 2026

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.

Myndband eða innfellt efni

Helpful resource (mentioned in the event):

Island.is - Children with disabilities

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

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