April 3, 2024
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.
Author Archives: DREDF
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund’s Statement on Supreme Court Arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson
April 23, 2024
The outcome of the case will affect the civil rights of hundreds of thousands of unhoused people across the western United States.
DREDF Files Amicus Brief in Support of the Rights of People Experiencing Homelessness in Landmark Supreme Court Case
April 3, 2024
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.
Disability Access in California Courts
March 26, 2024
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.
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!