DREDF Rejects Attempt by Trump Administration to Reverse Progress on School Safety

December 19, 2018
On December 18, the Trump Administration's Federal Commission on School Safety released its recommendation to remove 2014 guidance issued by the Education Department and the Department of Justice to eliminate disparities in school discipline. This guidance came about after a comprehensive review and study and talking extensively to all stakeholders seeking to interrupt the disgraceful and disproportionate suspension of students of color and disabled students from school.

DREDF’s Comment on the Public Charge Proposed Rule

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December 10, 2018
Over 210,000 comments were sent to the Department of Homeland Security on its proposed notice regarding Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds. DREDF's comment speaks against the proposed changes and reflects our advocacy on behalf of all persons with disabilities, whether they are Americans or seek the opportunity to come and contribute to this country.

DREDF Complaint Against Berkeley Unified School District Results in Necessary Reforms, Improvements for Students with Disabilities

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November 30, 2018
DREDF filed a disability discrimination civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights against Berkeley Unified School District for its continuing failure to ensure the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to qualified students with disabilities in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“Title II” or “ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12131 et seq., and its implementing regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 35; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 104.

Comments Concerning Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0

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November 30, 2018
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is pleased to submit comments in response to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of the Secretary's request regarding the recent guidance, Preparing for the Future, AV 3.0. DREDF recognizes Secretary Chao's expressed commitment to ensuring improved mobility for disabled travelers. DREDF also commends the Office of the Secretary and all agency staff for the particular attention paid to AV accessibility for disabled passengers over the course of the year, their work with the US Department of Labor (USDOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), and their willingness to engage. AV 3.0 raises awareness, and calls on the industry and policymakers to prioritize accessibility. Additional and immediate measures must be taken to fulfill the promise of innovation and mobility for all.

On #GivingTuesday, Join DREDF in Claiming Our Disability Power

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November 26, 2018
Olga Miranda, a parent and labor organizer who learned at DREDF with her son and husband how to advocate as a family for education rights, expressed so beautifully the gratitude we feel for everyone who is part of our community

Feds Try to Bully Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People

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October 26, 2018
The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) rejects and condemns the Trump administration’s attempt to undermine the civil rights and protections of people who are transgender or gender nonconforming.

Hinkle, et al. v Kent, et al.

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October 22, 2018
DREDF and co-counsel Disability Rights California (DRC) and Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) filed a class action lawsuit this morning on behalf of California Council of the Blind and individuals in three California counties who have long sought their Medi-Cal notices in accessible formats that they can independently read. [...]

DREDF Comments in Response to National Park Service Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Special Events and Demonstrations in the National Capital Region

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October 17, 2018
DREDF submitted comments October 15, 2018 in response to National Park Service proposed rulemaking regarding special events and demonstrations in the National Capital Region. DREDF strongly opposed the rules which would restrict constitutional rights to free speech by limiting access to the White House sidewalk, assessing fees, and limiting rapid response actions.

DREDF Comment in Support of the Preservation of the Existing Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule

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October 15, 2018
DREDF joined advocates across the country in filing comments to support the preservation of the existing Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule, finalized in 2015. The AFFH Rule is vital to ensure that all people, including people with disabilities, have fair and equal access to the affordable housing opportunities that we need.

Trump’s Public Charge: Poor, Disabled Immigrants Need Not Apply

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October 10, 2018 The Trump administration's attempts to scare poor immigrants out of the United States are getting bolder. Proposed regs would give federal officials the authority to deny green-cards to immigrants if they use almost any kind of public assistance program.