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.

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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

  • Disability Rights
  • Federal Legislative Positions
  • Human Rights
  • VAWA

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Incentives for Nondiscriminatory Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans

  • Federal Legislative Positions

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Elections Code section 2196(e)(2)

  • California Legislative Positions
  • Online Voter Registration
  • Voting Rights

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Civil Rights Tax Relief Act

  • Civil Rights
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Federal Legislative Positions
  • Tax Relief

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Inpatient Rehabilitation

  • California Legislative Positions
  • Medicare
  • Rehabilitation
  • Surgery

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Clarifying Amendment to the Pratt-Smoot Act

  • Accessibility
  • Federal Legislative Positions

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SB 1186

  • Accessibility
  • Business and Professions Code
  • California Legislative Positions

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Welfare and Institutions Code – Public Social Services

  • California Legislative Positions
  • Public Social Services
  • Welfare and Institutions Code

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The Government Code – Family and Medical Leave

  • California Family Rights Act
  • California Legislative Positions
  • family and medical leave

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ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act

  • Accessibility
  • Civil Rights
  • Federal Legislative Positions