PWD Allies

Part 1 of our look into Provincial Disability Policy focuses on British Columbia government regulation and legislation within its PWD Income Assistance program. Part 2 next week will focus on Ontario and ODSP. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: February 12, 2024.

In part 4 of our Disability for DUMMIES series, the panelists will take one last look through a top-15 list of simple truths related to Disability. For a sneak peek at today's final wrap-up, the full Top-15 list is copied here: 1. Moral compass check: any claim that vulnerable & disabled are well taken care of is FALSE. 2. Having a disability is hard. 3. Disability is an added personal expense...

In part 3 of our Disability for DUMMIES series, the panelists will be making their way through a top-15 list of simple truths related to Disability. For a sneak peek at today's discussion and what will be talked about in future episodes, the full Top-15 list is copied here: 1. Moral compass check: any claim that vulnerable & disabled are well taken care of is FALSE. 2. Having a disability is h...

In part 2 of our Disability for DUMMIES series, the panelists will be making their way through a top-15 list of simple truths related to Disability. For a sneak peek at today's discussion and what will be talked about in future episodes, the full Top-15 list is copied here: 1. Moral compass check: any claim that vulnerable & disabled are well taken care of is FALSE. 2. Having a disability is h...

Brent Frain welcomes Bif Naked on the show to talk about her music, disability advocacy and the Welfare Food Challenge. Keywords: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), legislated poverty, anti-poverty activist, anti-poverty advocate. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: January 18, 2024.

PWD Allies podcast is back for Season 2! We're launching a new series, Disability for DUMMIES. Panelists will be making their way through a top-15 list of simple truths related to Disability. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: January 15, 2024. For a sneak peek at today's discussion and what will be talked about in future episodes, the full Top-15 list is copied here: 1. Mor...

Brent Frain welcomes NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo to talk about the Canada Disability Benefit. Note: This was a pre-recorded segment. Recorded and uploaded onto YouTube: January 11, 2024.

Brent Frain hosts another Disability Stories, a roundtable discussion on transportation and public transit. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: January 8, 2024.

PWD Allies podcast is back for Season 2! Brent Frain welcomes Karla Verschoor from Inclusion BC. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: January 5, 2024.

Brent Frain and Neil Matheson reflect back on 2023 and the first full year on YouTube for PWD Allies podcast. Happy New Year, everyone! Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 31, 2023.

Brent Frain is joined by fellow podcaster Aaron Richmond of Aaron's Opinion. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 29, 2023.

Brent Frain is joined by Patrick Hébert from Ontario to talk about his vision impairment / blindness, diabetes and Christmas memories. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 21, 2023.

Brent Frain is joined by MP Mike Morrice and Jeffrey Salisbury to talk about Petition e-4667. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 19, 2023.

On today's show, we have a cerebral palsy discussion panel. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 18, 2023.

Brent, Sonjia and Neil gather for a year-end review of the YouTube channel and PWD Allies podcast. This episode was prerecorded and uploaded to YouTube: December 15, 2023.

Brent Frain is joined by disability advocate Jeff Leggat for a Christmas message. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 14, 2023.

Brent Frain is joined by Jason & Stephanie and they share their story about having to leave Victoria BC in favour of Winnipeg Manitoba. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: Dec. 12, 2023.

Cassandra Pollock is back with Part 2 of her experience with homelessness. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 11, 2023.

Brent Frain is back with another Open Mic. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 8, 2023.

Brent Frain is joined by former MP Cheryl Hardcastle talking about disability advocacy. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 7, 2023.

Debbie McCoy talks about her lived experience with disability and poverty. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 5, 2023.

Brent Frain welcomes back Cassandra Pollock as she shares her Disability Story of homelessness. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: December 4, 2023.

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd), Brent Frain and Neil Matheson talk about Disability Rights, and lip service versus respect. This episode was pre-recorded on YouTube: December 3, 2023.

Tom Pogson talks about the recent loss of his disabled wife who was also indigenous. Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 27, 2023.

All disability topics are on the table for discussion. Keywords: Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Disability Emergency Response Benefit (DERB). Hosted by Brent Frain. Originally aired LIVE! on YouTube: November 24, 2023.