March 4, 2024
What is the Grants Pass Case,
and Why is it Important to
People with Disabilities?
Latest News
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Moyle v. United States on Wednesday. The Court will decide whether hospitals must provide pregnant people with emergency abortion care.
The outcome of the case will affect the civil rights of hundreds of thousands of unhoused people across the western United States.
DREDF joins law enforcement associations, faith-based organizations, medical professionals, legal experts, academic leaders, advocates, and members of Congress to urge an end to the criminalization of homelessness.
This webinar provides an overview of the right to reasonable accommodations in California Court proceedings (as an advocate, party, or spectator), and the process for requesting accommodations. Cases and personal experiences with advocating for effective communication are also discussed.
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.
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.
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.
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DREDF opposed SB 1196, which aimed to expand assisted suicide in California, citing concerns about undermining safeguards, promoting harmful messages about disability, and lacking sufficient data and oversight.
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In an emergency, access to accessible housing and shelter is crucial for people with disabilities. Knowing your rights and what to do before, during, and after an emergency can ease a disaster's harmful effects.
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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.
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