Organization
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund(DREDF)
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, headquartered at the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, California. DREDF advances the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through litigation, legislation, policy development, and training.
About
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) was established in 1979 in Berkeley, California, growing from the Independent Living movement at the Center for Independent Living. Housed at the landmark Ed Roberts Campus, DREDF is explicitly directed by people with disabilities and disability-connected family members.
What They Do
DREDF litigates landmark civil rights cases, shapes federal and state disability policy, provides technical assistance to attorneys and advocates, and trains policymakers, educators, and the public. Their work spans the ADA, IDEA, Section 504, and international human rights frameworks for disability equality.
Who They Serve
DREDF serves people with all types of disabilities, their families, and the broader disability rights community across the United States. Systemic advocacy and litigation benefit people with physical, sensory, cognitive, psychiatric, and chronic conditions.
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