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.

Action Alert

Action Alert! Call Now to Tell Your Senators to Vote NO on Betsy DeVos!!

  • Action Alert
  • Alerts
  • IDEA

Press Release

Ninth Circuit Takes California Department Of Education (CDE) To Task

  • California Department Of Education
  • CDE
  • IDEA
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Public Comment

DREDF Comments on Significant Disproportionality

  • IDEA
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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

Press Release

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2003

  • Civil Rights
  • IDEA
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  • Legal Advocacy