National Institute for the Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deafblind
The National Institute for the Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deafblind (NIFBVID) is a service and knowledge center for blind, visually impaired and individuals with integrated vision and hearing impairment. Find out more about the services
Payment participation for purchases of glasses or contact lenses
Users of the NIFBVID's service
Users of the NIFBVID's service
The objective of the NIFBVID is to increase the ability of blind, visually impaired and those with integrated vision and hearing impairment to participate in the society and to provide them with counselling.
All counselling is individualized and in consultation with individuals.
Advisors provide special education guidance, assessment, and allocation and instruction of assistive devices.
Advice
Advice
Advisors from the NIFBVID provide education and advice to service and care providers. They can:
visit workplaces, schools, institutions and homes to assess conditions and accessibility
propose improvements in line with the individual needs
News
Inga Sæland congratulates Sjónstöðin
Inga Sæland, the new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, visited Sjónstöðin recently.
Sjónstöðin Exemplary Institution of the Year
On February 13th, at the Sameyki awards ceremony, the results of the Institution of the Year 2024 selection were announced. This time, Sjónstöðin was one of the state institutions nominated for Institution of the Year.