‘No person can transform a system by themselves, it has to be from a me to a we’

Dr Kush Kanodia

Systems Leadership Success

  • Dr Kush Kanodia with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and the Inclusion London’s Campaigns and Justice Team, Laura Vicinanza and Svetlana Kotova

    TRANSPORT FOR ALL

    Eco Ableism - London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ)

    For a just and sustainable future, climate action must go together with social justice and disability inclusion to fight poverty and inequality.

    ULEZ Campaign
  • Image of Disabled Parking Bay

    HEALTH FOR ALL

    No Wheelchair Tax Campaign - Transforming NHS England

    The NHS was founded on the principle of accessible free for all and free at the point of delivery. This campaign ensured this was applicable for disabled people accessing NHS hospitals in England.

    No Wheelchair Tax Campaign
  • Image of the innovating for inclusion team at the Dutch F.A.

    SPORTS FOR ALL

    Disabled Access for All - Inclusion at the Premier League

    To increase the number of wheelchair-accessible spaces in Premier League’s football stadiums to accurately reflect the needs of disabled fans.

    PREMIER LEAGUE CAMPAIGN

SMK Campaigner of the Year 2024 Acceptance Speech

"Tonight, we are honoring Kush for his tangible impact, tireless dedication, and visionary leadership. He has transformed policies to make life more inclusive for disabled people and, in doing so, has made life more inclusive for us all. His success is fueled and guided by his personal experience of disability, and throughout his remarkable career, he has left his mark at every turn. From holding institutions of power to account to taking the lead in grassroots activism, his influence has been profound.

Kush was key in the transformation of London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) alongside Inclusion London. His campaigning led to crucial adjustments being made for disabled people, ensuring that a fairer society and cleaner air go hand in hand. From securing exemptions and grants for wheelchair-accessible vehicles to abolishing parking charges for blue badge holders at NHS hospitals (which Kush was telling me was actually a victory claimed by a Conservative administration, even though all the work was his), his achievements are nothing short of monumental.

His advocacy doesn't only reshape institutions or shift decisions; he also campaigns for hearts and minds, challenging perceptions and fostering a more inclusive society for all.” Sue Tibballs, Chief Executive, Sheila McKechnie Foundation