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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A brazen celebration of disability culture, identity, and power! This year’s theme is Disability Culture: Loud, Proud, Unstoppable.

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Statement

Department of Education Discipline Guidance Will Harm Disabled Students of Color

  • Civil Rights
  • Education
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Action Alert, Resource

Assisted Suicide Laws Treat Disabled People Unfairly – Help Document the Problem!

  • Assisted Suicide
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Action Alert

Defend Olmstead and Integration! Tell Your Governor and State Attorney General to Sign the Commitment

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Civil Rights
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Statement

Housing Is the Treatment: DREDF Condemns the Federal “Treatment First” Toolkit

  • Civil Rights
  • Housing

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.

Upcoming Events

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DREDF’s 47th Anniversary Gala | Disability Culture: Loud, Proud, Unstoppable

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Part 2 of 10: Know Your Rights in the IEP Process

  • Education
  • Parent Training and Information Center
  • Section 504

Event

Parte 2 de 10: Conozca sus derechos en el proceso de educación especial: Garantías procesales

  • Education
  • Parent Training and Information Center
  • Section 504
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