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

Disability Rights California v. County of Alameda

  • Community Based Services
  • Mental Health

Press Release

Lawsuit Filed Against Alameda County for Its Failed Mental Health System

  • Disability Rights
  • Mental Health

Statement

Stop Blaming Gun Violence on Mental Illness

  • Healthcare
  • Mental Health

Public Comment

DREDF Comments on Proposed Rule Concerning Medicaid

  • Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Mental Health

Legislative Position

Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 3717)

  • Federal Legislative Positions
  • Mental Health

Case, General

Davis et al. v. Department of Health and Human Services et al.

  • Civil Rights
  • Healthcare
  • Mental Health
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

Case

Sanchez v. Johnson

  • Civil Rights
  • Department of Health Care Services
  • Disability Rights
  • Equal Rights
  • Health Disparities
  • Health Equity
  • Healthcare
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Mental Health