Services
The role of the institution is mainly to work on research on Icelandic sign language, provide interpreting services between Icelandic sign language and Icelandic, teach Icelandic sign language and develope appropriate curriculum.
The values of the of the Communication Center are: Initiative - Respect - Cooperation
Sign language interpretion
Individuals who use Icelandic Sign Language for communication in their daily lives, have the right to get sign language interpretation in their interaction with official institutions and businesses.
Sign language classes
Any individual who needs to use sign language shall have the opportunity to learn and use Icelandic sign language as soon as language acquisition begins, or immediately after deafness, hearing impairment or combined visual and hearing impairment has been detected. Family members have the same right.
Sign language research
The role of the Communication Center counsellor is to provide services to families of sign language speaking children and to inform them about Icelandic sign language.
Sign language counselling
The role of the Communication Center counsellor is to provide services to families of sign language speaking children and to inform them about Icelandic sign language.