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February 14, 2023

Advancing marriage equality. A toolkit.

DREDF Celebrates
Valentines Day with
Toolkit Release

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July 28, 2023

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Acheson v. Laufer:
Debunking Common
ADA Enforcement Myths

READ DREDF’s BLOG

July 28, 2023

Transgender pride flag held around the body of a person wearing a colorful mask in an outdoor park.

CCD Members Join in Solidarity
with the Transgender and Broader
LGBTQI+ Community

READ CCD’s LETTER

June 27, 2023

Webinar with four squares of people on video

Fighting for Safe Access
in a Masks-Optional
Healthcare Environment

WATCH THE WEBINAR


Latest News

Alice Wong and Advocacy Groups Demand Systemic Changes in UCSF Healthcare
March 15, 2024
DREDF, CommunicationFIRST, and the Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco sent a letter to UCSF leaders regarding Alice Wong's recent experience at the Moffitt/Long Hospital for an urgent medical need. During her stay, Alice was denied effective communication and was subjected to the constant risk of infection from unmasked or improperly masked staff.
Mobility Device User Survey: A Brief Summary Report
March 12, 2024
DREDF carried out the Mobility Device User Survey (MDUS) online in Spring 2023 to understand the on-the-ground experiences of Medicare beneficiaries when they attempted to obtain mobility equipment.
Tell Us Your Story of Medicare Not Covering the Wheelchair You Need
March 11, 2024
We want to hear from individuals who have or have had wheelchair-related coverage turned down by Medicare, even after a qualified provider prescribed the wheelchair.
DREDF Announces the Launch of the 2024 Judy Heumann Legal Fellowship
February 16, 2024
The Judy Heumann Legal Fellowship is a prestigious one-year opportunity that is designed for law school graduates with disabilities who are passionate about advancing disability rights and committed to pursuing social justice through legal advocacy.
Judy Heumann Legal Fellowship
February 16, 2024
The Heumann Fellow will work for DREDF for a one-year period beginning Fall 2024. Learn more about qualifications,
Advancing Marriage Equality: A Toolkit by DREDF
February 14, 2024
Today, for Valentine’s Day, DREDF is proud to share our new Advancing Marriage Equality toolkit. Learn more about the marriage penalties faced by people with disabilities and their partners, what’s at stake, and ways you can take action to #EndTheLoveTax!
Practical Guidance and Ethics in Representing Disabled Clients Including Clients with Diminished Capacity
January 29, 2024
This webinar reviews strategies for supporting capacity in legal representation, as well as ethical issues that can arise in the course of this representation.

The DREDF Blog

What is the Grants Pass Case, and Why is it Important to People with Disabilities?
Published 3/4/2024 in The DREDF Blog
Author Michelle Uzeta
March 4, 2024
Grants Pass, Oregon on a map
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, a case whose outcome holds significant implications for the civil rights of hundreds of thousands of unhoused individuals throughout the western United States, a majority of whom have disabilities.
Know Your Rights! Pet Screening and Assistance Animals
Published 10/19/2023 in The DREDF Blog
Author Michelle Uzeta
October 19, 2023
Service animal opens a door for a wheelchair user in a home.
Landlords use pet screening companies to ensure that tenants’ pets are well-behaved, healthy, and well-cared for. However, assistance animals used by people with disabilities are not considered “pets.” Landlords cannot require disabled people to complete pet screening procedures to live with an assistance animal.
Speaking the Truth About Section 8
Published 9/28/2023 in The DREDF Blog
Author Michelle Uzeta
September 28, 2023
Street art on a concrete wall with words that read 'Everyone is Welcome.'
Discrimination against Section 8 participants, which disproportionately impacts people with disabilities, is often rooted in misunderstandings and stereotypes.

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