Advice to service providers
Sjónstöðin provides education and advice to those involved in the care of individuals with visual impairment, blindness, and combined vision and hearing impairment. Advisors from Sjónstöðin:
Visit workplaces, schools, institutions, and homes to assess the conditions and accessibility.
Provide suggestions for improvements based on the individual needs of each person.
Education
An advisor at Sjónstöðin assesses the student's situation with regard to accessibility to education and study materials.
Employers
Sjónstöðin provides counseling to workplaces, residential facilities, social services, and others involved in the support of visually impaired and blind individuals.
Care givers
Sjónstöðin provides counseling to relatives and staff of social services and institutions such as nursing homes and care facilities.
To make an appointment
Appointments for advice from Sjónstöðin or contact with an advisor can be made by calling 545 5800.