March 15, 2024
DREDF, CommunicationFIRST, and the Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco sent a letter to UCSF leaders regarding Alice Wong's recent experience at the Moffitt/Long Hospital for an urgent medical need. During her stay, Alice was denied effective communication and was subjected to the constant risk of infection from unmasked or improperly masked staff.
Mobility Device User Survey: A Brief Summary Report
March 12, 2024
DREDF carried out the Mobility Device User Survey (MDUS) online in Spring 2023 to understand the on-the-ground experiences of Medicare beneficiaries when they attempted to obtain mobility equipment.
Tell Us Your Story of Medicare Not Covering the Wheelchair You Need
March 11, 2024
We want to hear from individuals who have or have had wheelchair-related coverage turned down by Medicare, even after a qualified provider prescribed the wheelchair.
DREDF Announces the Launch of the 2024 Judy Heumann Legal Fellowship
February 16, 2024
The Judy Heumann Legal Fellowship is a prestigious one-year opportunity that is designed for law school graduates with disabilities who are passionate about advancing disability rights and committed to pursuing social justice through legal advocacy.
Judy Heumann Legal Fellowship
February 16, 2024
The Heumann Fellow will work for DREDF for a one-year period beginning Fall 2024. Learn more about qualifications,
Advancing Marriage Equality: A Toolkit by DREDF
February 14, 2024
Today, for Valentine’s Day, DREDF is proud to share our new Advancing Marriage Equality toolkit. Learn more about the marriage penalties faced by people with disabilities and their partners, what’s at stake, and ways you can take action to #EndTheLoveTax!
Practical Guidance and Ethics in Representing Disabled Clients Including Clients with Diminished Capacity
January 29, 2024
This webinar reviews strategies for supporting capacity in legal representation, as well as ethical issues that can arise in the course of this representation.
LAFLA and DREDF File Lawsuit to Defend Tenant Denied Access to Her Wheelchair
January 23, 2024
The lawsuit alleges violations of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, Fair Employment and Housing Act, among other claims. It seeks policy changes, fair housing training of Beach Front employees, and monetary damages.
DREDF Submits Comments to Senate HELP Committee on Long COVID
January 18, 2024
DREDF submitted written comments on the importance of maintaining federal efforts to advance research and improve patient care on Long COVID, particularly in light of the inequitable impact of failing to do so.
Agreement Reached with the California Lawyers Association to Increase Accessibility of Educational Programs and Events
January 18, 2024
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association, represented by DREDF, has negotiated an agreement with the California Lawyers Association (CLA) under which CLA will increase the accessibility of its educational programs and events.