Janikke Solstad Vedeler

Janikke Solstad Vedeler is a Researcher at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (NOVA). She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Oslo and specializes in disability studies, inclusive work life, elder care, unemployment, and social innovation.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on the intersection of disability, welfare policies, and social exclusion. Key projects include the long-term consequences of the pandemic on child development and equality, the sustainability of Norway’s coordinator scheme for families with disabled children, employer inclusion practices, and quality of life for adults with Down syndrome/ADHD.

Publications: She has contributed to journals like Disability & Society and Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, with recent works analyzing digital tools in welfare services, hate crimes against disabled individuals, and the ethics of care in elder institutions.