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

DREDF Calls for Effective Communication in COVID Treatment

  • Accessibility
  • Communication
  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare
  • Language

Amicus Brief

Brief of 19 National Disability Rights Organizations as Amici Curiae

  • ACA
  • Affordable Care Act
  • Healthcare

General

Joint Letter Opposing Health Care Providers’ Request for Complete Immunity from Responsibility for Negligent Health Care

  • COVID-19
  • Healthcare

Webinar

Know Your Rights in Health Care During COVID-19

  • Affordable Care Act
  • Disability Rights
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • Healthcare
  • Webinar

Public Comment

DREDF Comments on HHS’s Proposed Rule for Medicare Parts C and D 2021/22

  • Healthcare
  • Medicare

Public Comment

DREDF Comments on HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021

  • Affordable Care Act
  • Healthcare

Public Comment

DREDF Submitted Comments January 31 on Proposed SSA Rule to Increase Continuing Disability Reviews

  • Healthcare
  • Social Security Administration

Public Comment

DREDF Submitted Comments December 17 Against a Proposed HHS Grants Federal Rule

  • Healthcare
  • Intersectionality

General

Seeking Information: Will Kaiser Not Pay For Your Medical Equipment?

  • DME
  • Durable Medical Equipment
  • Healthcare

Statement

Reinstate Medical Deferred Action for Disabled Disabled Immigrants

  • Disability Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
  • Isabel Bueso
  • Medical Deferred Action