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Assistive technology from NAV and the Assistive Technology Centre

Translated: translated from the Norwegian original with the help of a language model, and may contain errors. The Norwegian version is the authoritative one. See the Norwegian original →

If you have a permanent disability, you can borrow assistive technology from NAV's Assistive Technology Centre. How to apply, and what you can get.

Norwegian original last checked against official sources: 21 September 2026. Rules and figures change, so always check the official site before you act.

If you have a permanent disability, you can borrow assistive technology from NAV's Assistive Technology Centre (Hjelpemiddelsentralen). It exists in every region. The equipment is on loan, and is owned by NAV.

What can you get?

NAV mentions assistive technology and accommodations for, among other things:

  • reduced vision or hearing,
  • reading and writing difficulties,
  • cognitive difficulties,
  • speech and language difficulties,
  • movement and mobility,
  • accommodation in housing, kindergarten, school and work.

How to apply

  1. You must apply yourself, but the assistive technology centre or a professional can help you with the application. An occupational or physical therapist in the municipality, or a treatment provider in specialist healthcare, often knows the process.
  2. You apply via a form at nav.no.
  3. You can send questions via "Write to us" (NAV states a reply within three working days), call, or contact the assistive technology centre in your region. Find it at nav.no.

NAV does not state a fixed processing time on the main page. See NAV's overview of processing times.

Grant for affordable assistive technology

Some specially developed assistive devices are not part of the assistive technology centre's range. In that case you can get a fixed grant (NAV stated 2,210 kroner in 2026) and buy it yourself. You can apply again after four years. You must document the need with a statement from a professional, but don't need a receipt.

If you are refused

You have the right to complain. Read Complain about a NAV decision.

Tip: Ask the professional to describe concretely what you cannot manage in everyday life without the assistive technology. This strengthens the application.

NAV. Assistive technology and accommodation (Norwegian) →

Sources

Kontaktpunkt24 gives general information, not legal advice. If you need help with your own case, contact a lawyer, a legal aid service, or the relevant authority.

This page is translated from Norwegian with the help of a language model, and may contain errors. The Norwegian version is always the authoritative one.