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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Keeping All Students Safe Act

  • Federal Legislative Positions
  • Restraint and Seclusion

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Education Code – Relating to Pupils

  • California Legislative Positions

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The Education Code – Relating to Pupil Rights

  • California Legislative Positions

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The Education Code – Relating to School Districts

  • California Legislative Positions

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The Education Code – Relating to Pupil Discipline

  • California Legislative Positions

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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

  • Civil Rights
  • Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  • CRPD
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Disability Rights
  • Federal Legislative Positions

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Health Equity and Accountability Act

  • Department of Health Care Services
  • Federal Legislative Positions
  • Health Equity

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Medicaid – Eligibility Changes Under the Affordable Care Act

  • ACA
  • Affordable Care Act
  • Federal Legislative Positions
  • Medicaid

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DREDF Opposition to SB 1186

  • California Legislative Positions
  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • Equal Rights
  • Human Rights

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The Welfare and Institutions Code – Relating to Juveniles

  • California Legislative Positions
  • Juveniles