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Licence to operate employment and rehabilitation services for disabled people

Operating license for employment and rehabilitation-related services for disabled people

Persons with disabilities are offered support services that are necessary for their participation in an inclusive society. The purpose is that it should be on an equal footing with others and not become socially isolated.

Employment and rehabilitation services

The needs of disabled persons shall be geared towards rehabilitation, education and employment, and shall promote equal work and participation in daily life.

  • Municipalities shall operate sheltered workplaces, training and day-care centers for disabled people where they have access to developmental, occupational and vocational training.

  • Vocational training shall also be available on the labor market with appropriate support.

Supporting documents with application

  • Consent for the procurement of a criminal record certificate. The form must be printed and filled in

  • CV of the applicant or company head

  • Risk assessment

  • Operational plan

  • Last annual financial statement (if the company is already in business)

  • Registration of a company in the Register of Taxes on the Company, stating the legal form, composition of the Board of Directors and the purpose of the Company

Laws and rules

The licence is sought on the basis of

Operating license for employment and rehabilitation-related services for disabled people

Social care standards for social services for people with disabilities

Contact us

Tel: 540 0040
open all weekdays 11 - 15

gev@gev.is

Address

Suðurlandsbraut 24, 5th floor

108 Reykjavík

kt. 611221 0100

Contact us

Tel: 540 0040
open all weekdays 11 - 15

gev@gev.is

Address

Suðurlandsbraut 24, 5th floor

108 Reykjavík

kt. 611221 0100