Aud Elisabeth Witsø

Aud Elisabeth Witsø is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on developmental disabilities, civil rights, diversity, inclusion, and participatory methodologies in higher education and employment contexts.

Her work examines barriers to inclusion through multi-stakeholder perspectives, co-creation processes with disabled students, and systemic critiques of ableism. Key areas include:

• Transition from education to employment for persons with disabilities
• Accommodation frameworks in higher education
• Day center efficacy for intellectual disability support
• Welfare technology integration in care systems

Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on participatory research designs, with 80% employing qualitative or mixed methods. Trends include increased attention to institutional policy reform, stakeholder conflict resolution, and ambassador programs empowering disabled students.