Pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores) occur when the skin and surrounding tissue is damaged by medical devices or the weight of the body pressing down. This restricts blood flow and the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the area. They often develop where bones are close to the skin such as on the […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe Ministers and commissioners are both important for ensuring fairness in human rights. They also reinforce diversity. They are appointed by the Queen. The UK has both. However, the difference between a minister and a commissioner, is that a minister is a person who is commissioned by the government for public service, […]
Bradford Hate Crime Alliance is working on identifying key priorities for a revised Hate Crime Strategy. Hate is learned behaviour. A Hate Crime is defined as: ‘Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race or perceived race; religion […]
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.A: My name is Daniella Jade Lowe. I am a university graduate with a BA degree focused on History and Politics from the University of Bradford, England. Journalism and Politics are my passion. I am an emerging Journalist, Politician and Disability Advocate. My motive behind doing this was […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe The Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus is a charity that was founded in 1967. ASBAH is the local association and does peer support, activities and events to bring the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus community together. Katy Raven is the Project Manager for ASBAH. This charity is comprised of volunteers, parents/carers, […]
I was given another wonderful opportunity to be interviewed by another disability oriented organisation called the Lwazi Ncube Foundation. The Lwazi Ncube Foundation is an organisation created to build, encourage and inspire others with disabilities. Hello, Introduce yourself – Name and what you do. My name is Daniella Jade Lowe. I do not work for […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe On December 3, 2020, I was a panelist for a Virtual Conference hosted by the WindReach in Bermuda. This virtual conference was held in honour of ‘International Day of People with Disabilities’. Conference objective: Due to COVID-19, but even before, the needs and voices of People Living with Disabilities were often […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe This weekend I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing a substitute teacher named Sarah Alley who also happens to have Spina Bifida like me. Here is what she had to say: 1. What is your profession? I am a substitute teacher, and my degree is in the Family Science (counseling) field, […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe How does democracy work in the UK? The United Kingdom (UK) is a democracy. In the UK there are too many people to all discuss all the decisions about how the country is run. Therefore, representatives are elected to make decisions. Representatives include Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Scottish […]
By: Daniella Jade Lowe Welsh ParliamentThere are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs) of the Welsh Parliament.To vote in the Welsh Parliament elections you must: • be registered to vote• be 16 or over on the day of the election (‘polling day’)• live in Wales• not be legally excluded from voting MSs are elected using […]