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About ÖBÍ

The Icelandic Disability Alliance (ÖBÍ) is an umbrella organisation of 40 associations of people with disabilities in Iceland. Our member organisations all work at a national level. ÖBÍ is a non-profit organisation with no official funding from the state. ÖBÍ works towards social justice, improved quality of life in Iceland, irrespective of individuals’ physical or mental competence.

ÖBÍ‘s policy

is to fight for the rights of people with disabilities, regardless of individuals physical and mental ability concerning for example; the right to work, to live an independent life, have good living conditions, an accessible home and healthcare that people can afford.

ÖBÍ at May Day [Labour Day] 2023. Photo: Ruth Á.

ÖBÍ‘s mission

being a knowledge center regarding the affairs and interests of people with disabilities and providing consultation and support.

Role and Services

The main role of the alliance is to represent disabled people, and safeguard their rights and interests, and last but not least, fight for their rights to be included in society. The United Nations Convention on the rights of disabled people is at the core of our work. We spend considerable time on reviewing proposed legislation, and writing up proposed changes and comments on said legislature.

ÖBÍ provides free consultation for disabled people and their relatives. Lawyers and social workers are here to help you. This can be concerning rights and duties, and we can assist in communicating with various institutions and government agencies when it comes to basic human rights. This assistance is provided free of charge, but we ask you to make an appointment by calling us during office hours.

Legal advice is also given free of charge.

ÖBÍ's Member Organizations

Chair and Spokesperson of ÖBÍ

Alma Ýr Ingólfsdóttir is the Chair and Spokespersone of the ÖBÍ Icelandic Disability Alliance, a national umbrella organisation of disabled people with different kinds of disabilities composed by 40 member organisations from 2023.

Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities

Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities is an international human rights treaty that asserts that all persons with disabilities shall enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedoms. It covers rights related to different areas of life such as equality, accessibility, education, independent living, health, employment and freedom from violence.

See more about Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities

Premises

Sigtún 42
105 Reykjavík
Iceland

40

Member Organizations

38.200

Members

Story of the Icelandic Disability Alliance

„One Society for all – The Story of the ÖBÍ, the Icelandic Disability Alliance“, is a film made for the 50th anniversary of the Alliance. (English subtitles)