14th April 2025

New Nordic study plan on deafblindness is now ready

We are pleased to present the new and improved Nordic study plan on deafblindness.

10th April 2025

Closed during Easter

We remind you of the Easter closure of the NIFBVID

7th April 2025

New guidelines on tactile paving and areas of attention

Recently, the Icelandic Association of the Blind and the Organization of Disabled in Iceland released new detailed guidelines on the installation of tactile paving and attention areas indoors to create good accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals.

19th February 2025

Inga Sæland congratulates Sjónstöðin

Inga Sæland, the new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, visited Sjónstöðin recently.

17th February 2025

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.

20th January 2025

Graduation of 8 orientation advisors

On 14 January, 8 orientation advisors graduated. This is a significant milestone in the history of Sjónstöðin.

20th December 2024

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year

We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in 2025.

16th December 2024

Sjónstöðin is participating in a service survey of public institutions.

Sjónstöðin is currently participating in a service survey of public institutions, aimed at assessing users' attitudes toward the institution's services and measuring satisfaction with public services.

28th November 2024

Job Opening for a Customer Service Representative at Sjónstöðin

A 100% position as a customer service representative is open for application at Sjónstöðin – the Service and Knowledge Center for the blind, visually impaired, and individuals with combined vision and hearing impairment

22nd November 2024

Course on guide dogs

A course is being planned for blind and visually impaired individuals on the use, care, and training of guide dogs, which is a prerequisite for maintaining an active application for a guide dog.