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.

General

California Passes SB1186

  • Litigation
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

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Happy 22nd Anniversary ADA!

  • ADA 22nd Anniversary
  • Civil Rights
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

General

Center for Independent Living, et al., v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

  • Accessibility
  • Center for Independent Living
  • Independent Living
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

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Healthcare Stories

  • ACA
  • Accessibility
  • Affordable Care Act
  • Department of Health Care Services
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Hospitals
  • Independent Living
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Video Advocacy

Public Comment

Proposed Rule for State Plan HCBS

  • Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

Case, General

Opposition to Netflix’s Motion for Judgement

  • Captioning
  • Court Filings
  • Netflix
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Universal Design

Legislative Position

ADA Notification Act

  • Federal Legislative Positions
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

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Restoring the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act

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Road to Freedom

  • Accessibility
  • Civil Rights
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Universal Design

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