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.

Report

The Danger of Assisted Suicide Laws

Checklist

Fully Accessible Autonomous Vehicles Checklist

Guide

Advocates’ Guide to Accessibility in Medicaid Managed Care Grievances and Appeals

Historical

The History of the Americans with Disabilities Act

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

Report, Resource

A Primer on Assisted Suicide Laws

Guide

Recommendations for Patient Protection for Medical Professionals Implementing the California EOL Option Act

  • California End of Life Option Act
  • Implementation Issues

Guide

Questions for Medical Professionals Implementing the California EOL Option Act

  • California End of Life Option Act
  • Implementation Issues

Issue Brief

The Case for Including Functional Limitation Measures in Electronic Health Records

Sample Letter

Assistive Technology (AT) Assessment Request

  • Sample Letter
  • Sample Letters
  • Special Education

Sample Letter

Requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation at Public Expense

  • Sample Letter
  • Sample Letters
  • Special Education