DREDF Highlights
Judge Alsup approved the settlement agreement in Chambers et al. v. City and County of San Francisco. The settlement will prevent unnecessary institutionalization and increase community-based housing and service options in San Francisco. The Chambers press release has additional information. (9.18.08)
Class certification was granted by Judge Alsup in the American Council of the Blind's lawsuit against the Social Security Administration for failure to provide its communications in alternative formats. Find out more from the press release in ACB, et al. v. Astrue, et. al. (9.11.08)
On September 10, 2008, DREDF and co-counsel filed a class action lawsuit against Burger KIng for violations of state and federal civil rights disability access laws in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco. The suit asks Burger King to remove the barriers in their stores and fix their discriminatory practices.
Find out more from the press release. (9.10.08)
DREDF filed final comments on the DOJ's proposed ADA regulation changes. See draft comments, arranged by topic, with a summary of the DOJ proposals and filing instructions. (8.15.08)
DREDF's public comments before the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) on healthcare disparities experienced by people with disabilities (8.13.08)
Diabetes Care in California Public Schools. Critical information for families in English and Spanish. (8.8.07)
In The News
9.17.08 Congress passes the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act
9.14.08 Oregon school district petitions US Supreme Court to hear case on private school tuition
9.10.08 In California, 54% of students with disabilities pass the high school exit exam
8.22.08 Family alleges MADD volunteer asked to leave county fair
5.20.08 Court of Appeals ruling upholds 2006 decision that the design of US currency is discriminatory
And Of Interest...
Michael Berube takes a look at presidential candidates' disability policies (4.22.08)
U.S. based forum supporting ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Young disability groups build political presence
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Air Asia refuses to serve people who cannot walk
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Michael Berube weighs in on genetic testing
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Disability rights groups urge closure of Lubbock State School
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Illinois court approves Settlement Agreement on Motorized Wheelchairs
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Human rights appointments for NUIG law professor Gerard Quinn
Special Education Needs in California County Jails or Adult State Prison?
DREDF is conducting an investigation into whether young people with disabilities are receiving special education and related services as guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Click here for more information.
Law Clerk Internships
DREDF is seeking law students to work during summer, fall, and spring.
