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.

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Healthcare Stories: Jennifer Thomas

  • Adjustable Exam Tables
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Human Rights
  • Pregnancy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Wheelchair User

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Healthcare Stories: Fred Nisen

  • Adjustable Exam Tables
  • Anesthesia
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Provider Education
  • Rehabilitation
  • Transfers
  • Wheelchair User

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Healthcare Stories: Carol Gill and Larry Voss

  • Accessible Weight Scales
  • Adjustable Exam Tables
  • Anesthesia
  • Effective Communication
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Polio
  • Pressure Sores
  • Rehabilitation
  • Transfers
  • Vent User
  • Ventilator
  • Wheelchair User

Legislative Position

Inpatient Rehabilitation

  • California Legislative Positions
  • Medicare
  • Rehabilitation
  • Surgery