An important activity of the Centre – do you have a project in mind?

Many guests accepted the invitation to an open house at the Centre for Work and Activity in Hafnarfjörður, the town’s new integrated work and activity service for people with disabilities. Many took the opportunity to visit the Centre’s facilities, located at two sites in the town, learn about the wide range of services offered, and meet staff and participants.

Focus on participation, activity, well‑being, and opportunities

The Centre for Work and Activity brings together the former operations of Geitungarnir and the rehabilitation centre in Bæjarhraun under one roof. With this merger, services become even more targeted and diverse, with a strong focus on participation, activity, well‑being, and each individual’s opportunity to thrive. The open house was held at two locations. At Selhella 7, visitors were given insight into the work of the Environmental Monitoring team, while at Suðurgata 14 a wide range of services was presented across two floors of the building. One floor focuses on communication and sensory stimulation, while the other emphasizes physical and social activity.

Welcomes new projects

The Centre also warmly welcomes new and diverse projects from companies, institutions, and others who wish to collaborate with a strong and dedicated workforce. The group already undertakes tasks such as packaging for businesses, assembling boxes and other packaging, delivery between locations, and the production of swim bags and sails, to name just a few. There are numerous opportunities for further cooperation.

A valuable way to highlight an important service

Such initiatives are very important both for the broader community and for the individuals who use the services and work within the Centre. They create opportunities for activity, skill development, participation, and improved quality of life, while at the same time producing valuable and useful work. Visitors responded very positively to the initiative, and there was a warm and welcoming atmosphere at both locations. An open house like this is a valuable way to strengthen connections, increase visibility of an important service, and highlight the human capital and strength found in Hafnarfjörður’s diverse community.

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