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

About this episode

The episode discusses the inadequate increase in BC Disability Assistance payments and its impact on basic living needs.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Brent Frain

Guest: Shannon Hollingworth

Topics covered

• disability assistance
• BC politics
• living wage
• financial support
• social justice

Keywords

• BC Disability Assistance
• financial support
• disability rates
• living needs
• 2026

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Places: BC

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