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Press Release

Injunctive Relief and Damages Sought for Black Student with Disabilities Who Was Handcuffed, Forcibly Detained by Moreno Valley Campus Security Officers and Riverside County Sheriffs

  • Restraint and Seclusion

In Memoriam, Video

In Honor of Richard “Dick” Thornburgh 1932-2020

  • Disability Rights
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

Amicus Brief, In the News

DREDF Files Amicus Brief Defending Landmark College Admission Decision

  • Disability Discrimination
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Smith v. Regents
  • students with disabilities
  • UC Regents
  • University of California

Amicus Brief, In the News

DREDF Files Amicus Brief to Protect the ACA’s Anti-Discrimination Provision

  • Affordable Care Act
  • Civil Rights
  • LGBTQ+

Press Release

Across California, Hospitals Are Making Matters Worse for Patients with Disabilities and Older Adults During Covid-19

  • Access to Healthcare

Press Release

Lawsuit Filed Against Alameda County for Its Failed Mental Health System

  • Disability Rights
  • Mental Health

In Memoriam

DREDF Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Congressman John Lewis

  • ADA
  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights

Press Release

Legal Claim Seeks Changes After Black Disabled Student is Handcuffed in Moreno Valley School District

  • Restraint and Seclusion

Press Release

Resolution of Federal Civil Rights Complaint Raises the Bar in Prohibiting Medical Discrimination Against People With Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic

  • COVID-19
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Medi-Cal

Press Release

Advocates on Crisis Standards

  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare
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