Our Legal Cases: Fighting for Disability Rights

DREDF uses strategic litigation to protect and advance the rights of disabled people. We take on high-impact cases that challenge discrimination, improve accessibility, and set legal precedents that benefit the broader disability community. Explore our casework to learn how we’re making an impact.

Wide shot of a young autistic couple practicing parallel play while lounging on a picnic blanket at a lush green park. On the left, the Black woman lies on her partner’s lap, concentrating on her popsocket fidget. On the right, the non-binary Asian person reads a poetry book.

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Curiosity and Joy in Disability Advocacy

  • Civil Rights

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Being “Polite” Does Not Ensure Access

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
Lady Justice against laptop monitor

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Acheson Hotels v. Laufer: Debunking Common ADA Enforcement Myths

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
People marching and roll holding up a large pride flag together

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Supporting Community: Developing Pride & Empowerment Across Identities

Various Barbies with disabilities

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Barbie’s Path to Inclusion

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What We Need to Know About Disability Climate Change Justice

  • Civil Rights
Two people, heads back to back, with flowers in between them. One is a cochlear implant user, the other uses a hearing aid.

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Loving Access

  • Marriage Equality

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Mwen se Afro-Latina

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Growing up Latina: Mental Illness in the Latine Community

  • Civil Rights

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Pride Is a Protest

  • Marriage Equality