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.

Webinar

Fighting for Safe Access in a Masks-Optional Healthcare Environment

  • Disability Rights
  • Healthcare
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

Amicus Brief

Brennon B. v. Superior Court

  • Disability Rights

Public Comment

Coalition Comment Urges Protection for Clients With Disabilities in Legal Representation

  • Disability Rights
  • Legal Representation

Statement

In Honor of Richard “Dick” Thornburgh 1932-2020

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

General, Webinar

People with Disabilities Not Counted in Guidance Aimed at Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Disability Rights
  • Healthcare

Press Release

Lawsuit Filed Against Alameda County for Its Failed Mental Health System

  • Disability Rights
  • Mental Health

Historical, Video

The Making of the ADA

  • ADA25
  • ADA30
  • Arlene Mayerson
  • C. Boyden Gray
  • Carolyn Osolinik
  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • John Wodatch
  • Justin Dart
  • Marilyn Golden
  • Pat Wright
  • President George H.W. Bush
  • Ralph G. Neas
  • Richard Thornburgh
  • Senator Edward M. Kennedy
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Making of the ADA
  • Tom Harkin

General

In Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

  • ADA30
  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

General

COVID-19: Face Masks and People With Disabilities

  • Disability Rights
  • Healthcare

Statement

DREDF Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Congressman John Lewis

  • ADA
  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Rights