The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is a national civil rights law and policy center that works to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities through impact litigation, policy advocacy, technical assistance, training, and public education. DREDF focuses on systemic reform to secure equal opportunity, independent living, and full participation in community life for people with disabilities.
Disability civil rights and ADA implementation; inclusive education and IDEA-related policy; Medicaid and long-term services and supports; community integration/Olmstead enforcement; voting accessibility and civic participation; employment non-discrimination and supported employment; accessible housing, transportation, health care, and digital/technology accessibility; enforcement mechanisms and civil rights remedies.
Philanthropic foundations, government and foundation grants, individual donations, and revenue from training/technical assistance and consulting services.
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, National Council on Independent Living (NCIL).
Non-profit (501(c)(3))
