We envision a just world where all people, with and without disabilities, live full and independent lives free of discrimination.

Let's Get Together!

Our 45th Anniversary Gala will be an evening of ideas, organizing, activism, and delicious food and drink! Please join us at the Ed Roberts Campus. This gala will also be live-streamed.

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The latest from DREDF

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Press Release

DREDF Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Prospective Tenant and Fair Housing Foundation Alleging Use of Discriminatory Income Requirements

  • Housing
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In the News

DREDF and ELDR Center Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Senior Housing Providers in Orange County

  • Housing
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Publication, Resource

Know Your Rights: Mask Bans on California College Campuses

  • Civil Rights
  • Healthcare Access
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Gala Program

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

We push for a fully inclusive future that is diverse and innovative.

Founded in 1979, DREDF is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.

DREDF pursues its mission through education, advocacy, and law reform efforts, and is committed to increasing accessible and equally effective healthcare for people with disabilities.

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Upcoming Events

Event

DREDF’s 45th Anniversary Gala

  • Americans with Disabilities Act

Event

“Better Off Dead?” with Liz Carr

  • Assisted Suicide

Event

Educación Especial: Información Básica y Esencial

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Your support makes it possible for us to protect and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities. We are led by disabled people and the families of people with disabilities. We use the funds professionally and efficiently. Thank you for joining ­­us.­­

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Public Policy

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Public Comment

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Submits Comments to the Nassau County Legislature Opposing Proposed “Mask Transparency Act”

  • Healthcare Access
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Public Comment

DREDF Public Comment on Wheelchair Users’ Experiences with Ground Transportation

  • Transportation
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Public Comment

DREDF Submits Comments to Senate HELP Committee on Long COVID

  • Healthcare Access
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Contact us

Our main office is located at The Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, California. We are open Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm PT. You can call us to get more information and resources. Our new website was launched in August 2024, please contact [email protected] with any questions related to the website.

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