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Leif Olsen

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Senior Researcher, VIVE
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leol@vive.dk
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Leif Olsen

Senior Researcher at VIVE — The National Research and Analysis Centre for Welfare

Leif Olsen primarily works with research, analysis and evaluation of social issues and initiatives within the area of disability and social care services. His research has mainly focused on the specialised social field and has included studies cantered on the experience of private citizens and specialist groups with specialised advisory services. He is dedicated to finding solutions to the challenges related to the development and organisation of specialised knowledge so it can be used to improve people’s daily lives.

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Disability
Society

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Leave No One Behind in Denmark

A new report from VIVE highlights the UN's global goals and developments in the field of disability in Denmark.

Interdisciplinary research
Universal design calls for collaboration across

Leif Olsen from VIVE stresses the need for interdisciplinary collaboration on universal design that promotes the inclusion and development of new methods in working with people with disabilities.

Social area
The sociologist and inspiration from universal design

Leif Olsen uses universal design in his research to promote a more inclusive society. He asks: Can everyone take part? The answer is rarely a clear yes—but by rethinking studies, interventions and social settings, he believes we can shift boundaries to include more people.

Disability
Society