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.

Case, Press Release

UCLA Lawsuit: Disabled Students Sue Over Widespread Campus Accessibility Failures, Discrimination

  • Emergency Preparedness

Case, Update

Proposed Settlement Notice: Medi-Cal Accessibility Lawsuit for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons

Press Release, Update

Kaiser Permanente Extends Communications Options for Deaf Members

Resource, Update

Kaiser Settlement Explainer: Access to Video Telemedicine for People Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Olivia R., et al. v. State of California, et al.

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EE v. State of California

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Smith, et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, et al.

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Mark S., et al. v. State of California, et al.

  • Public Education

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C.B. v. MVUSD, et al.

  • Restraint and Seclusion

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Complaints of Disability Discrimination – California Hospital Visitation Policies