DREDF Opposed SB 1196’s Proposed Expansion of Assisted Suicide – Here’s Why

April 18, 2024
Top of the California State Capitol Dome in Sacramento, CA
DREDF opposed SB 1196, which aimed to expand assisted suicide in California, citing concerns about undermining safeguards, promoting harmful messages about disability, and lacking sufficient data and oversight.

Know Your Rights: Housing and Shelter for People with Disabilities During Disasters and Emergencies

April 11, 2024
soldier at a laptop speaking with an older masculine hispanic presenting person in an emergency shelter
In an emergency, access to accessible housing and shelter is crucial for people with disabilities. Knowing your rights and what to do before, during, and after an emergency can ease a disaster's harmful effects.