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.

Case

Chambers et al. v. City and County of San Francisco

  • Department of Health Care Services
  • Home and Community-Based Services
  • Independent Living

Press Release

Settlement of San Francisco Lawsuit to Create New Community Services for Seniors and Adults With Disabilities

  • Chambers et al. v. City and County of San Francisco
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Healthcare
  • Home and Community-Based Services
  • Independent Living
  • Laguna Honda Hospital
  • Mark Chambers
  • Mitch Katz
  • Patient Protection
  • Scooter Users
  • Success at Home
  • Universal Design
  • Wheelchair users

Case

Laguna Honda Residents Sue San Francisco for Discrimination

  • Department of Health Care Services
  • Home and Community-Based Services

Press Release

Laguna Honda Press Release

  • Disability Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Home and Community-Based Services
  • Human Rights
  • Independent Living
  • Laguna Honda Hospital

Press Release

Class-Action Lawsuit Demands Real Homes not Nursing Homes

  • Home and Community-Based Services
  • Housing
  • Independent Living
  • Laguna Honda