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.

Public Comment

DREDF Comments Urging TCAC to Adopt Increased Accessibility Standards

  • Accessibility
  • Housing

Legislative Position

Affordable Accessible Housing for Low-Income People With Disabilities

  • Accessibility
  • California Legislative Positions
  • Housing

General, Press Release

California Supreme Court Decides Disability Rights Case

  • California Supreme Court
  • Civil Rights
  • Colmenares
  • Colmenares v. Braemar Country Club
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Disability Rights
  • Equal Rights
  • FEHA
  • Francisco Colmenares
  • Housing
  • Legal Advocacy
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

Press Release

Class-Action Lawsuit Demands Real Homes not Nursing Homes

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