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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DREDF Statement in Response to Senate Finance Budget Bill

Press Release

DREDF Reaffirms Its Commitment to Trans Youth After Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding Discriminatory Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Press Release, Statement

DREDF Calls on Congress to Vote NO on Deadly Reconciliation Language and Medicaid Cuts

  • Access to Healthcare
  • Healthcare

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DREDF and 23 Disability Organizations File Amicus Brief Responding to Disability Discrimination in Medical Treatment

  • COVID-19

Case, Press Release

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

  • Emergency Preparedness

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Federal Health and Human Services Reorganization and Cuts will Hurt People with Disabilities

Press Release, Update

Kaiser Permanente Extends Communications Options for Deaf Members

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DREDF Denounces Attempts to Dismantle the Department of Education

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Leading Disability Organizations: President Trump’s Blame of Deadly Crash on Disabled Federal Workers Is Baseless, Irresponsible

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DREDF Files Lawsuit Against 30 LA Landlords for Discriminating Against Disabled Section 8 Tenant