We envision a just world where all people, with and without disabilities, live full, joyful, pleasurable lives free of discrimination and oppression.

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Elected officials in Washington, D.C., are talking about cutting Medicaid. Tell Congress that access to Medicaid is a life or death issue for millions of people across the U.S..

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The latest from DREDF

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Press Release

DREDF Reaffirms Its Commitment to Trans Youth After Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding Discriminatory Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

  • Healthcare Access
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Statement

DREDF Announces Leadership Transition

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Action Alert

We Deserve Better: Oppose Cuts to Medi-Cal and Essential Support Services

  • Healthcare Access
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Statement

DREDF Denounces Misuse of Power and Supports Our Immigrant Communities

  • Civil Rights

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

We push for a fully inclusive future that is diverse and innovative.

Founded in 1979, DREDF is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.

DREDF pursues its mission through education, advocacy, and law reform efforts, and is committed to increasing accessible and equally effective healthcare for people with disabilities.

Notice of Proposed Class Settlement

If you are blind or low vision and receive or want to apply for Medi-Cal services, a potential class settlement may affect your rights.

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Federal Law: How It’s Made, Where to Find it, How to Understand It & How to Cite It

  • Federal Law

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Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy | Celebrating Disability Pride and the 35th ADA Anniversary

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Public Policy

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General

Update on the Census Bureau’s Counting of People with Disabilities in the American Community Survey (ACS)

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Public Comment

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Submits Comments to the Nassau County Legislature Opposing Proposed “Mask Transparency Act”

  • Healthcare Access
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Public Comment

DREDF Public Comment on Wheelchair Users’ Experiences with Ground Transportation

  • Transportation
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Our main office is located at The Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, California. We are open Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm PT. You can call us to get more information and resources. Our new website was launched in August 2024, please contact webmaster@dredf.org with any questions related to the website.

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