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

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

Case

American Nurses Association v. Torlakson

  • California Public Schools
  • Diabetes

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

Case

K.C., et al. vs. Jack O’Connell, et al.

  • Diabetes
  • Section 504

General, Press Release

Children With Diabetes Sue School Districts, State for Assistance

  • Civil Rights
  • Diabetes
  • Disability Discrimination
  • IDEA
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  • Legal Advocacy
  • Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act