Bergur Þorri Benjamínsson

Bergur Þorri Benjamínsson is the chairman of the accessibility working group at ÖBÍ, an organization advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in Iceland. He has been actively involved in campaigning for the right of individuals with mobility impairments to park without charge in designated parking spaces, a right enshrined in Icelandic traffic laws. His advocacy work has included addressing the complexities faced by disabled individuals when attempting to utilize parking facilities, particularly in light of recent technological implementations that complicate the parking process. Bergur emphasizes the need for a straightforward and efficient system that respects the rights of people with disabilities and has been engaged in discussions with municipal authorities to seek practical solutions.