Aud Elisabeth Witsø

Aud Elisabeth Witsø is an Associate Professor at the National Expertise Center on Intellectual Disability (NAKU) within the Department of Mental Health at NTNU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on disability studies, inclusive education, and participation rights for individuals with intellectual disabilities. She collaborates extensively with stakeholders in healthcare, education, and social services to develop equitable policies and practices.

Her work emphasizes co-creation with disabled individuals, such as the Slik vil jeg ha det project, which prioritizes self-determination and autonomy. Key areas include employment inclusion, accessibility in higher education, and challenging systemic ableism. Witsø has published widely in journals like Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research and Disability & Society, addressing topics from participatory research methods to institutional barriers faced by disabled students.

Recent articles highlight her focus on Norwegian policies, including sheltered employment critiques and frontline worker attitudes toward disability inclusion. She actively contributes to public discourse through op-eds and media engagement, advocating for systemic change in welfare and educational systems.