Neil Matheson

PWD Allies

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PWD Allies: The Best Disability Advocacy Podcast in Canada🍁Welcome to PWD Allies, your premier source for Canada Disability Benefit updates, guest interviews, and raw talk about disability advocacy. Based in British Columbia, we deliver a fun yet edgy perspective on the issues that matter most to the disability community and our allies. Watch us LIVE on YouTube.✅ Breaking News: The latest on disability benefits in Canada and BC-specific policy changes.✅ Advocacy & Human Rights: Fighting for inclusion and human rights issues through media criticism and interviews.

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Neil Matheson

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www.daddybentlegs.com

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10 lip 2026

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S2 Ep. 09 PWD Allies Share Disability Legislation Secrets in BC 13.02.2024 2:17:35

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.

S2 Ep. 08 Disability for DUMMIES, part 4 | PWD Advocacy in Canada 06.02.2024 2:10:44

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...

S2 Ep. 07 Disability for DUMMIES, part 3 | PWD Advocacy in Canada 31.01.2024 2:40:46

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...

S2 Ep. 06 Disability for DUMMIES, part 2 | PWD Advocacy in Canada 23.01.2024 2:44:46

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...

S2 Ep. 05 Bif Naked EXPOSES WHY BC's Welfare Food Challenge was DISCONTINUED 18.01.2024 1:03:25

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.

S2 Ep. 04 Disability for DUMMIES, part 1 | PWD Advocacy in Canada 16.01.2024 1:59:48

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...

S2 Ep. 03 Canada Must Honor CRPD International Commitments | ft. Bonita Zarrillo 12.01.2024 19:58

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.

S2 Ep. 02 Disability Stories: Accessible Transportation Across Canada 09.01.2024 2:18:32

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

S2 Ep. 01 What's in Store for BC Budget 2024? | Karla Verschoor + Inclusion BC 06.01.2024 1:01:13

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

S1 Ep. 88 PWD Allies Podcast Year In Review | Top Podcast For Disabled Canadians 01.01.2024 1:19:50

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.

S1 Ep. 87 "If You Can't Understand That YOU COULD Be Disabled...." | PWD Allies 30.12.2023 1:04:11

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

S1 Ep. 86 DISABLED and VULNERABLE Face Christmas Struggles | PWD Allies podcast 22.12.2023 1:29:00

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.

S1 Ep 85 Mike Morrice & Jeffrey Salisbury Talk DERB Petition e-4667, PWD Allies 19.12.2023 58:44

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.

S1 Ep. 84 Living WITH Cerebral Palsy: REAL People Sharing Their Stories! 19.12.2023 1:17:42

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

S1 Ep. 83 Shrinkflation: SIZE MATTERS! | PWD Allies podcast 16.12.2023 1:11:10

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.

S1 Ep. 82 Spread LOVE & INCLUSION this Christmas with PWD Allies! | Jeff Leggat 15.12.2023 1:41:02

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

S1 Ep. 81 DISABLED Renters Are Priced Out | Jason & Stephanie's Lived Experience 13.12.2023 1:58:36

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.

S1 Ep. 80 Middle Age, Disabled & Homeless | Cassandra Pollock, Part 2 12.12.2023 2:22:24

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

S1 Ep. 79 PWD Allies OPEN MIC, December 8 | Disability Emergency Response Benefit 09.12.2023 1:22:51

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

S1 Ep. 78 Disability Advocacy, a Discussion with Cheryl Hardcastle | PWD Allies podcast 07.12.2023 1:01:11

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

S1 Ep. 77 A Lifetime of Poverty | Debbie McCoy - PWD Allies podcast 06.12.2023 1:24:07

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

S1 Ep. 76 Middle age, Disabled & Homeless | Cassandra Pollock, Part 1 05.12.2023 2:03:19

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

S1 Ep. 75 International Day of Persons with Disabilities | PWD Allies podcast 04.12.2023 1:07:25

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.

S1 Ep. 74 Death of a Disabled Spouse | Disability Stories (Tom Pogson) 28.11.2023 1:23:22

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.

S1 Ep 73 Open Mic, Nov 24/2023: The True Cost of Homelessness 25.11.2023 1:31:23

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.