Lisbeth Kvam

Lisbeth Kvam is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work is deeply embedded in research on disability inclusion, welfare technology, and vocational rehabilitation, with a strong focus on systemic barriers in higher education and employment pathways for people with disabilities.

Her research interests include inclusion for people with disabilities, work-oriented rehabilitation, welfare technology, and the deconstruction of ableism in educational institutions. She investigates how norms in higher education reproduce exclusion and how frontline services can better support the transition from education to work for disabled individuals. Her approach often involves collaborative and co-productive methodologies, engaging directly with disabled students and stakeholders.

The recent publications (2023–2024) reveal a consistent thematic focus on ableism, inclusive education, and work inclusion. These works employ qualitative and social science methods, often in interdisciplinary teams, and are published in journals such as Frontiers in Education and Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, as well as in NTNU reports and conference proceedings. The research contributes to both academic discourse and practical policy development in Norway.

Lisbeth Kvam is actively involved in multiple research projects related to disability inclusion, including Pathways to the world of work for students with disabilities in higher education and Rethinking work inclusion for people with intellectual disability. These projects involve collaboration across institutions and emphasize participatory research designs that center the voices of disabled individuals. While no specific grants or awards are mentioned in the provided text, her sustained output indicates active project funding and institutional support.

She is part of a dynamic research environment at NTNU's Department of Mental Health, contributing to a broader mission of social inclusion and mental well-being. Her work aligns with interdisciplinary teams focused on rehabilitation, education, and welfare innovation, positioning her at the intersection of mental health, disability rights, and social policy.