Main Stakeholder:
Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, Formaður / Chairman, ADHD Samtökin / ADHD Association   Háaleitisbraut 11-13, Reykjavík IS 108, ICELAND

About ADHD Samtökin:
The ADHD Association was founded in 1988 and originally named “The Parents Association of children with developmental issues.” Our role is to work on issues that concern individuals with ADHD and their families. Main aim of the ADHD Association is to increase general understanding of ADHD and the relevant challenges. The association fights for more understanding, support and more resources for individuals with ADHD in order to increase their quality of life. We work towards these aims by educating people and providing advice. We also cooperate with authorities and institutions. Current membership is over 4470, but only counting one member per family (>1,2% of the population).










Bio:
Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson is a trained actor (London, 1991), with a diploma in marketing and export studies (University of Iceland, 1999) and a MA in Cultural Management (Bifröst University, 2011). Over the years he has been actively involved in social activities for the Icelandic Actors Union, the Independent Theatres Assosciation anda board member of the ADHD Association since 2011, now serving as a chairman since 2021. On behalf of the ADHD Association, Vilhjálmur chairs the health committee of ÖBÍ (the national handicap society). In addition to his work related to acting and filmmaking, Vilhjálmur has also worked for over two decades in sales and technical advice regarding professional equipment for television, film and sound editing. So in short a true jack of all trades, master of none … or just a typical ADHD person.