Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

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DREDF is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities. Website: dredf.org

Text reads, “How Does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Apply to Immigration? An Overview.” There’s a montage of four photos: a silhouette outline of a person looking at the Statue of Liberty, a masculine-presenting person with a white cane listening to their smartphone in front of a body of water, a family of three outside a house, one of the parents uses a wheelchair, and a photo of two people smiling at the camera. In the bottom right is the DREDF logo.
Large white text on a red background reads “Independence has never been achieved alone.” There’s a DREDF logo in the top right corner.
Large text reads, “Let’s Talk About the Problem, an evening of conversation and connection with Dara Baldwin about her journey to become a disability activist and policymaker while facing the reality of the erasure of people of color in the disability rights movement.” The event will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm PT at the Ed Roberts Campus and online. A portrait of Dara Baldwin, a black female with short hair, appears beside the cover of her book,
Screenshot of an Associated Press article dated July 1, 2026, headline reads: “Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn.” Below is the article’s photo of a mother and son sitting on a couch. Caption text reads “1 of 5 | Lindsey Althaus and her son, Whitman Althaus, 12, who has autism and a neurological disorder called apraxia, pose for a portrait at their home Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Luckey, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nic Antaya)”
Large text reads, “Safe Shelter Saves Lives.” It overlays the image of a graphic showing a red house with a string of trans pride flags hanging across the awning, surrounded by many small, blurred figures, including people with a variety of disabilities. The DREDF logo appears in the top right corner.
Large text reads, “DREDF Statement on Recent SCOTUS Decisions, with quote: ' Diversity of bodies, minds, immigration status, and gender is not a threat to our communities. It is one of our greatest strengths. By Michelle Uzeta, Executive Director,” Image of Michelle and a photo of the exterior of the Supreme Court building at night.
Beneath a photo of an empty classroom with rows of desks and a chalkboard, large text reads, “Transgender Students with Disabilities” and “Federal Disability Rights and Education Laws Fact Sheet,” with the logos for Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Advocates for Trans Equality and Disability Rights California.
LTSS4All Grassroots Coalition flyer titled “Final Budget Action.” It announces press events and an action hour responding to California’s final state budget and advocating for Medi-Cal and IHSS for immigrants, older adults, and people with disabilities. Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Events: Sacramento, 10:30 a.m. at the State Capitol; Los Angeles, 11 a.m. at the State Building, 300 South Spring Street; Virtual, 12 p.m.
Large text reads, “Your Voice, Our Children’s Future: Take Action Now!” Additional text invites people to join a National Call-In Day to oppose moving special education out of the U.S. Department of Education. Text states the event is scheduled for” Thursday, June 25. Call the Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121.” The DREDF logo appears in the upper right corner over a read photo of a finger punching in a phone number.
Text reads: “Housing Advocacy 101 for CARE Court Counsel.” The webinar covers housing programs and support services available through California’s mental health system for CARE Court participants and others with mental health disabilities. Event details: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT. MCLE: 1.25 General Credits. ASL and CART (live captions) provided. A photo shows two hands holding a small wooden house cutout.
Text reads “June 22 is the 27th Anniversary of Olmstead v. Lois Curtis. The Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead decision held that disabled people cannot be institutionalized when they want to and can live in the community with supports. Today, our right to live in the community is under attack.” DREDF and Lois and Elaine appear with text “Olmstead plaintiffs Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson.” Lois is a Black woman with short hair and hoop earrings, and Elaine is a white woman with a short haircut.
Large yellow text asks, “What Can You Do?” The graphic encourages people to take action by calling Congress and asking lawmakers to keep special education and civil rights offices in the Department of Education, sharing information with others, continuing to advocate for their child’s educational rights and services, and telling their personal stories to help others understand the importance of protecting these programs. A red arrow in the lower right indicates to scroll.
Large yellow text reading, “Special Education is Under Attack.” Smaller white text explains that the Trump Administration plans to illegally remove special education and civil rights offices from the U.S. Department of Education, which would leave students and families confused, frustrated, and less protected. Below, a wrecking ball hangs beside a tall stack of books, symbolizing threats to education. A red arrow on the right indicates to scroll.
Text reads “The Bottom Line. SB 84 would: Treat disabled people faced with unlawful discrimination differently from everyone else. Reward businesses that wait to comply, and make accessibility harder to enforce”
Infographic with text that reads “35 years isn’t enough notice to comply with The Law? California’s SB 84 aims to put the burden on disabled people, delay justice, and limit our ability to hold businesses accountable for failing to comply with the law.” A DREDF logo is in the top left corner.
Text reads, “Webinar. Federal Retreat, California Resolve: Emotional Support Animals After HUD’s Policy Reversal.” Featured speakers are Kara Brodfuehrer, Senior FEH Counsel with the California Civil Rights Department, and Michelle Uzeta, Executive Director of the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund. Black-and-white headshots of both speakers appear against yellow backgrounds. The webinar takes place Tuesday, July 23, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM PT
White text on dark blue background says, “Welcome Arlene Mayerson Summer 2026 Interns,” Five headshots appear in individual profile cards. The interns are Bowen Cho, Policy Intern; Christian Choi, Arlene Mayerson Legal Intern; Phacelia Cramer, Arlene Mayerson Legal Intern; Jaina-Marie PeBenito, Arlene Mayerson Legal Intern; and Khanstoshea Zingapan, Arlene Mayerson Legal Intern. The DREDF logo is in the upper right corner.
Text reads, “Let’s Talk About the Problem, an evening of conversation and connection with Dara Baldwin about her journey to become a disability activist and policymaker while facing the reality of the erasure of people of color in the disability rights movement. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm PT at the Ed Roberts Campus and online." A portrait of Dara Baldwin, a black female with short hair, appears beside the cover of her book, 'To Be a Problem.'
A graphic with large white text on a dark red background that reads, “DREDF Files Amicus Brief to Defend Disabled People’s Right to Take Federal Agencies to Court.” The DREDF logo appears at the top. On the right side is an illustration of a bronze-colored balance scale representing justice against a brown-toned background.
graphic promoting disability rights fellowship opportunities shows a female presenting person in a manual wheelchair in an office setting. She is looking at her phone and smiling. A red text panel reads, “Disability Rights Fellowship Application Support.” Additional text states, “Apply for sponsorship from Skadden, Equal Justice Works, and/or other public interest fellowships with DREDF’s support.” The DREDF logo appears in the lower right corner.
White text on a dark blue background reads, “LAWSUIT: Disabled Tenants Demand Accessible Housing.” Beside the text is a photo of an elevator with the doors closed. The DREDF logo appears in the top left corner.
Large text reads, “TOGETHER WE ARE POWERFUL,” and “California Disability Leadership Alliance 2026 Day of Action.” Along the right side is a collage of event photos showing disability advocates and allies participating in advocacy activities, including group photos, DREDF’s outreach at their information table, and a person holding a sign that reads, “WE BELONG HERE.” The DREDF logo in the upper left corner.
Dark text above a flowy rainbow reads, “PROUD EVERYDAY,” while white text on the purple stripe reads, “Happy Pride Month.” The DREDF logo and the words “Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund” appear in the lower left corner.
Two images of a recent demonstration with two wheelchair users take the street. A person holds up a signs in English and Spanish that have photos of a person and the date they died in ICE custody that reads “No cuts to healthcare!” and “Died in ICE Detention,” To the right, large white and yellow text reads, “Join the Movement, Urge Congress to FUND CARE NOT ICE.”
Texto blanco en negrita dentro de recuadros rojos dice: “Conoce Tus Derechos: Adaptaciones Razonables en Procedimientos y Procesos Migratorios”, sobre una imagen con capas de papel rasgado en la que aparece repetida la palabra “DERECHOS” en texto negro sobre un fondo gris.
Bold white text inside red boxes reads: “Know Your Rights: Reasonable Accommodations in Immigration Procedures and Proceedings” on top of layered torn-paper imagery featuring the repeated word “RIGHTS” in black text on a gray background.
Yellow text reads, “FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.” Large white text below reads “Disability, Immigration, and Encounters with ICE.” This overlays an image of a person at a desk clasping their passport. In front of them is a computer, a document, a pen, and an American flag on a stand.
Texto amarillo dice: “PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES”. Debajo, texto blanco grande dice: “Discapacidad, Inmigración y Encuentros con ICE”. El texto aparece sobre una imagen de una persona sentada en un escritorio sosteniendo su pasaporte. Frente a ella hay una computadora, un documento, un bolígrafo y una bandera de Estados Unidos sobre una base.
On a purple background white text reads: “Save the Date for Our 47th Anniversary Gala. Disability Culture: Loud, Proud, Unstoppable.” Below, it says, “Thursday, September 10, 2026. Ed Roberts Campus & Online." In the lower right corner is a portrait of Lachi, a Black woman with braided hair styled up, wearing a pink blouse, matching eyeshadow and gold jewelry. She is resting her hand near her face. A blue label next to her reads: “Featuring: Recording Artist & Advocate Lachi.”
Text reads, “Being an Immigrant and Disabled in the U.S.: Immigration Enforcement, Family Separation and What Communities Carry.” The event takes place Wednesday, May 20. Panelists are Noor Al-Ahmadi, Claudia Castillo, and Zorayda Avila Toledo, moderated by Celena Ponce. The flyer notes CART, ASL, and Spanish interpretation will be provided and includes a registration link. Background imagery includes the U.S. Capitol, disability rights symbols, and community photos.
Screenshot of a report cover of the document titled “Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities: An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations.” The cover includes the Disability Equity Collaborative logo at the top and a blurred photo of a healthcare worker placing a hand on the shoulder of a seated patient using a manual wheelchair.
Text reads “March & Press Conference. FUND CARE NOT ICE.” A purple heart replaces the letter A in “CARE” and below the word care are two hands forming the shape of a heart. Below text reads, ”May 20th, 10 am, Banneker Park. RSVP: popdemoc.org/fundcare.” Along the bottom are logos including Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund.
Large white text on a blue background reads, “Autistic Self Advocacy Network speaks out against the Supreme Court’s attack on the Voting Rights Act.” Below the text is an image of the U.S. Constitution with the words “We the People” visible in the background. A torn piece of paper in the foreground reads “Voting Rights.”
Large blue text reading “WELCOME TO THE TEAM.” Below, red text reads “Shirley Carrillo,” with smaller black text underneath that says “Development Associate.” On the right is a smiling portrait of Shirley Carrillo, a woman with shoulder-length dark curly hair and glasses, wearing a denim jacket over a purple top. The background is white with light gray geometric accents and the DREDF logo in the upper right corner.
Large black text on a cream background reads “FUND CARE NOT ICE.” A purple heart replaces the letter A in “CARE.” Bracketing the words, hands form the shape of halves of a heart. An orange butterfly rests on the left hand. Along the bottom are logos for organizations including Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund.
An empty classroom with rows of desks facing a chalkboard; large text on the image reads: “Protect Disabled Students: Demand Congress Restore the Office of Civil Rights.” The DREDF logo appears in the upper right corner.
El texto dice: «Manejo de conductas y disciplina en la escuela», e indica que el evento es una capacitación virtual que se llevará a cabo el lunes 11 de mayo, de 7:00 a 8:45 p. m. (hora del Pacífico); debajo, aparece un botón amarillo con la palabra «Registrarse». A la izquierda, se ve a un niño con el rostro cubierto por las manos, con aspecto de estar molesto o enojado.
Text reads: Navigating Behaviors and Discipline at School, listing the event as a virtual training on Monday, May 11, from 7:00 - 8:45 pm PT, with a yellow “Register” button below. On the left, a child has their face in their hands looking upset or angry.
Large text reads, “Online Survey for more inclusive policy and research.” Illustration shows a large smartphone displaying a checklist survey with red checkmarks. Next to it, a person using a wheelchair holds a phone, and on the other side another person stands using a smartphone. Abstract shapes decorate the background.
Illustration of a diverse group of people with various disabilities joyously raising their fists. Behind them is the silhouette of people holding flags, raising fists, and using megaphones in protest. Text at the top reads “Celebrate 504.” Text at the bottom reads “Loud, proud, and persistent in pursuit of rights.”
In the background, a person is receiving medical care. Their arm has a blood pressure cuff and a clinician is reaching across the table to hold it. In the foreground, an overlay of a legal document is visible, titled as an amicus brief filed in federal court in Cusker v. Oregon Health Authority. The DREDF logo appears in the top right.
Large text reads “DREDF Response: New Senate Committee Report reveals civil rights crisis for disabled students and their families,” with an image of an empty classroom with wooden desks and chairs. The DREDF logo is in the corner.
Flyer for “Day of Action at the Capitol” by the California Disability Leadership Alliance. Event is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with activities from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. Includes a QR code to sign up and highlights advocacy priorities such as accessibility, healthcare protection, civil rights, education, and language access.
On a red textured background a dark silhouette of the United States is overlaid with protest-style signs and illustrations. Signs include messages such as “Shutdown detention centers,” “Not here, not anywhere,” and “No ICE warehouse,” along with a megaphone graphic amplifying the message. Large white text reads “National Day of Action” and “Stop ICE Warehouse Detention.” At the bottom, the date “April 25, 2026” is displayed. The overall design evokes urgency and protest energy.
On a dark blue background, white and yellow text says, “New Florida complaint filed to protect parking access for all.” On the right is an image of handicap parking spaces with van lift areas designated beside them. In the top right corner is the DREDF logo.
A promotional graphic for a DREDF training series. On the left, a booklet on a desk that says “Individualized Education Program”. On the right, text reads: “DREDF Training Series: IEP Services, Placement, and Offer of FAPE.” It lists the event as a virtual training on Monday, April 13, from 7:00 - 8:45 pm PT, with a yellow “Register” button below.
Centered text on a translucent black box reads “We’re Hiring” with “Supervising Senior Attorney” below and a button-style label that says “Apply Now!” The deadline “April 30, 2026” appears at the bottom. The background shows the interior of the Ed Roberts Campus, the location of DREDF’s offices, featuring the curved architectural design of the building's signature central bright red ramp.
A dark blue background with a band of colorful, abstract digital fragmentation across the middle. At the top, the word “Webinar” appears in yellow. Large white text reads, “Social Security, Disability & Equity: New Research and What It Means for Policy.” At the bottom, on a light gray section, icons of a calendar and clock accompany the event details: “Thursday, April 9, 2026, 10:00am PST | 1:00 pm EST.
A laptop displays a Facebook page with a banner that reads “Parent Training & Information Center” and notes it serves families of children with disabilities from birth to 26, with listed services: training, resources, support, and advocacy. At the top, large text reads: “Learn About Our Parent Center Resources & Events on Facebook” with “Check it out!” in red script below it. At the bottom, a link reads: “facebook.com/ParentTrainingInformation.”
A graphic with a soft, multicolored gradient background in pastel tones. At the top left is the DREDF logo. Large, bold black text centered on the image reads: “International Day of Transgender Visibility.” Along the bottom is an illustration of a diverse group of people standing together, shown as simple line drawings with varied hairstyles, clothing, and body types, representing community and inclusion.
A woman works others in a farm field, kneeling among rows of leafy green vegetables. She wears a plaid shirt and gloves, focused on tending the plants. Overlaid text on the left reads: “We recognize that the same systems that exploit labor also enable violence, and we commit to changing both.” The DREDF logo appears at the top left, and “www.dredf.org” is shown at the bottom right.
A dark blue background with a band of colorful, abstract digital fragmentation across the middle. At the top, the word “Webinar” appears in yellow. Large white text reads, “Social Security, Disability & Equity: New Research and What It Means for Policy.” At the bottom, on a light gray section, icons of a calendar and clock accompany the event details: “Thursday, April 9, 2026, 10:00am PST | 1:00 pm EST.
Graphic with the DREDF logo and large text reading “Stop Anti-Voter Legislation.” Subtext states: “The SAVE Act will create new barriers to voting for disabled people.” At the bottom, red silhouettes of a crowd holding flags and protest signs include figures using wheelchairs, representing disability inclusion in civic action.
Folleto en colores naranja y blanco titulado «Ayude a construir el registro: Proyecto de vigilancia sobre inmigración y discapacidad». Invita a inmigrantes con discapacidades y a sus cuidadores a compartir historias o material multimedia relacionados con la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración, incluyendo experiencias con la detención y el acceso a adaptaciones. Señala que las contribuciones pueden ser anónimas y que hay adaptaciones disponibles.
Orange and white flyer titled “Help Build the Record: Immigration + Disability Watch Project.” It invites immigrants with disabilities and caregivers to share stories or media about immigration enforcement, including experiences with detention and access to accommodations. Notes that submissions can be anonymous and accommodations are available.
A background image shows election materials, including a ballot, voting instructions, and a vote-by-mail envelope. Displayed in large white text over a dark semi-translucent box are the words “ACTION ALERT: Voting access is under attack. Millions of people with disabilities will face additional barriers.” The DREDF logo appears in the top right corner.
On a black background text at the top reads “LIFE AFTER” with a historic image of Elizabeth Bouvia surrounded by lawyers in between the words. Below the title it reads: “Join us for the screening and panel March 19, 2026, Ed Roberts Campus.” Below, a yellow label reads “Panelists.” Three headshots appear in the box with names and titles: Reid Davenport, award-winning director; Anita Cameron, disability justice activist; and Michael W. Bien, civil rights lawyer.
An American flag blowing in the wind. In the center, a dark blue text box contains white text that reads: “Our nation’s veterans need housing, health care, and community-based services and supports—not a government process designed to strip them of their autonomy.” The DREDF logo appears in the top right corner.
Flyer for the 2026 Transition Conference & Resource Fair at Chabot College in Hayward, CA on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event invites students and adults with disabilities, families, and supporters to explore education options and community resources. A QR code links to registration. Topics include college programs, living options, employment supports, day programs, and social services. Contact Sabreena Sahota for questions or accommodations.
Wooden chess pieces in the background, indicating a strategic game. In the center, a king chess piece is split down the middle with contrasting light and dark wood, symbolizing a merging of two sides. Overlaid in the foreground are the words, “An Open Letter on Corporate Accountability, Mergers, and the Defense of Civil Rights.” The DREDF logo appears at the top right corner.