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

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Podcast: [PWD Allies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pwd-allies-6450011)
Published: 2026-05-04T20:14:44+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neil-matheson/episodes/S4-Ep--32-Eight-CENTS---Is-BC-Disability-Assistance-a-JOKE-in-2026-e3ismv7
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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.

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