PWD Allies

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.

S4 Ep. 35 PWD Allies: After Hours is back for ONE MORE EPISODE!🚨

Brent Frain and Neil Matheson are back with Episode #2 of PWD Allies: After Hours. Premiering LIVE! at 9pm PST / 12am EST, it's guaranteed to be another chill time. Be sure to join in for the live chat fun. PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on May 15, 2026.

S4 Ep. 34 How UBI fixes Disability Income Assistance? | Tom Pogson

On this episode of PWD Allies, Tom Pogson joins host Brent Frain to explain how UBI fixes Disability Income Assistance. Is Universal Basic Income the missing piece for Canadians with disabilities? Watch this video for the full interview and deep dive discussion.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on May 11, 2026.

S4 Ep. 33🚨LIVE DEBUT! PWD Allies: After Hours - You CANNOT Miss This!🚨

We've never done a livestreamed episode at night before, so make sure you tune in. It'll be a chill time. Don't miss out! PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on May 8, 2026.

S4 Ep. 32 Eight CENTS?! Is BC Disability Assistance a JOKE in 2026? 🤯

8 CENTS?! That's how much BC PWD rates have increased in 6 years. Is BC Disability Assistance a JOKE in 2026?On this episode of PWD Allies podcast, host Brent Frain is joined by Shannon Hollingworth to talk about the inadequacy of BC Disability Assistance payments in 2026 and how such a low amount fails to meet basic living needs.PWD Allies podcast airs every week on YouTube, hosted by Brent Frain. This episode livestreamed via YouTube on May 4, 2026.