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

About this episode

Tom Pogson discusses how Universal Basic Income can improve Disability Income Assistance for Canadians with disabilities.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Brent Frain

Guest: Tom Pogson

Topics covered

• Universal Basic Income
• Disability Income Assistance
• Canadians with disabilities
• Economic support
• Social policy

Keywords

• Universal Basic Income
• disability assistance
• economic support
• Canada
• PWD Allies

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Organizations: PWD Allies

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