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.

General

Do More Than Worry About Disability Rights — Fuel Our Fight This #GivingTuesday

  • ACA
  • Affordable Care Act
  • Children
  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • Equal Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

Case

DREDF Demands Action After State Fails To Protect Children From Abuse In Special Education

  • Children
  • Restraint and Seclusion
  • Special Education
  • Students

General

Important Information about Diabetes Care at School in California

  • Children
  • Diabetes
  • Insulin

Case

American Nurses Association v. Torlakson (update 7/12/13)

  • American Nurses Association v. Torlakson
  • Arlene Mayerson
  • Children
  • Diabetes
  • Education
  • Larisa Cummings
  • Public Schools

General

DREDF Concerned About CMS Proposed Rule

  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Children
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

Legislative Position

Welfare and Institutions Code – Relating to Foster Children

  • California Legislative Positions
  • Children
  • Foster Youth

Press Release

Nurse Organizations Seek to Overturn Accord Providing California Students with Diabetes with Access to Insulin

  • Children
  • Diabetes
  • Healthcare

Press Release

Children With Diabetes Win Assurance of Legally-Required Services at School

  • Children
  • Civil Rights
  • Diabetes
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Students