August 5, 2024
Mask bans make it difficult, and in some cases impossible, for disabled people and their allies to access public spaces without fear and harassment.
July 3, 2024
On June 28, 2024, Federal Court Judge Jesus Bernal issued a historic permanent injunction in C.B. v. Moreno Valley Unified School District et al., in which he ordered MVUSD to make extensive district-wide changes, as well as reduce its reliance on school police and security officers to respond to students with disabilities.
June 28, 2024
In a deeply disturbing 6-3 opinion, the United States Supreme Court today ruled that fining and jailing people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go is not unconstitutional.
June 24, 2024
The State of California will now be required to strengthen its monitoring and oversight of school districts to prevent systemic discrimination against Black students, children with disabilities and English learners, according to a settlement announced today.
June 12, 2024
Today, the Del Norte County Unified School District and seven student plaintiffs have reached a crucial settlement in a case aimed to address the severe staffing shortages in Del Norte County schools that have deprived students with disabilities of their right to education.
May 8, 2024
The complaint demands that Wayne State come into compliance with Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by changing its policies and practices to allow for disability accommodations to the school’s technical standards.
May 7, 2024
Bohn brings 27 years of experience leading disability organizations and a deep commitment to incorporate anti-ableism and disability justice principles to her new role. She will become Executive Director effective June 3, 2024.
April 23, 2024
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Moyle v. United States on Wednesday. The Court will decide whether hospitals must provide pregnant people with emergency abortion care.
April 23, 2024
The outcome of the case will affect the civil rights of hundreds of thousands of unhoused people across the western United States.
April 3, 2024
DREDF joins law enforcement associations, faith-based organizations, medical professionals, legal experts, academic leaders, advocates, and members of Congress to urge an end to the criminalization of homelessness.