S4 Ep. 36 Disability Income has gone backwards! BC's Disabled were better off in 1990

S4 Ep. 40 Affordability Challenges for Disabled Residents in BC's Inaccessible Housing?

In British Columbia, many individuals with disabilities are facing significant challenges in finding affordable and accessible housing. The lack of accessible homes is exacerbating the existing housing crisis, leaving people with disabilities struggling to afford basic necessities.In this episode of PWD Allies, host Brent Frain talks about his current housing situation, an upcoming move, and how high rents have kept him & Sonjia trapped in Victoria...a place they never really wanted to move to in the first place.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on June 5, 2026.

S4 Ep. 39 DIABETES Discussion Gets Heated with Sonjia Grandahl and Patrick Hébert?

It's a Diabetes diatribe rant & rave episode with Sonjia Grandahl and Patrick Hébert. Join the intense discussion on diabetes as they dive into the complexities of the condition, sharing their expertise and personal experiences.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on June 1, 2026.

S4 Ep. 38 They think I'm faking my blindness! | Sparrow Sardothian

On this episode of PWD Allies podcast, we're joined by Sparrow Sardothian, a blind woman from Las Vegas.A discussion on blindness and perception takes center stage. We hear Sparrow's personal account about her experience with others doubting her blindness. This segment highlights the everyday disability challenges and misconceptions surrounding visual impairment, and what it's like being blind. A star on TikTok, Sparrow Sardothian believes proper disability representation should be more multi-dimensional and much less inspirational.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. ** This episode was pre-recorded and then released on May 29, 2026.

S4 Ep. 37 Bad disability policy is EVERYWHERE, all at once! | Rant & Rave episode

In this episode of PWD Allies podcast, we look at bad disability policy and its far-reaching consequences. From inaccessibility & discrimination to inadequate support services, we explore the ways in which these government policies are failing to provide equal opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities. The system is broken: Everything, everywhere, all at once.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on May 25, 2026.

S4 Ep. 36 Disability Income has gone backwards! BC's Disabled were better off in 1990

On one side: $750. On the other: $1,483.50What if I told you that the smaller number, from over three decades ago, offered people a life of basic dignity, while the larger number, from 2026, forces people into poverty?This isn’t a riddle. It’s the reality for people with disabilities in British Columbia. Thirty-six years later, today's higher monthly BC PWD payment of $1,483.50 is worth drastically less and leaves people with disabilities struggling to survive.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on May 22, 2026.