We envision a just world where all people, with and without disabilities, live full, joyful, pleasurable lives free of discrimination and oppression.

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The latest from DREDF

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General, Letter

DREDF Urges Vote NO on Spending Packages without ACA Tax Credit Extensions

  • Education
  • Healthcare Access
  • Housing
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Jobs and Internships

2026 DREDF Arlene Mayerson Internship

  • Civil Rights
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In the News

Update on the Government Shutdown, Access to Healthcare, SNAP, and Essential Services

  • Healthcare Access
  • Housing
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Public Comment

DREDF Comments On Research Ideas to Support Nationwide Automated Vehicle Deployment

  • Transportation

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

We push for a fully inclusive future that is diverse and innovative.

Founded in 1979, DREDF is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.

DREDF pursues its mission through education, advocacy, and law reform efforts, and is committed to increasing accessible and equally effective healthcare for people with disabilities.

Upcoming Events

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Parte 3 de 10: Evaluaciones de Educación Especial: Por qué se evalúa a los estudiantes con discapacidad

  • Education
  • Parent Training and Information Center

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Connecting Communities: A Disability Services Meet & Greet: Weaverville

  • Education
  • Parent Training and Information Center

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Part 4 of 10: Evaluations and Assessment Reports: How to Review Them and Prepare for the IEP Meeting

  • Education
  • Parent Training and Information Center
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Our main office is located at The Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, California. We are open Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm PT. You can call us to get more information and resources. Our new website was launched in August 2024, please contact webmaster@dredf.org with any questions related to the website.

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