Since 1979 DREDF has advanced the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.
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We welcome the opportunity to speak with the press about our programs.
Press Inquiries:
Julia Epstein, Director of Communications
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
T 510-644-2555 ext. 241
E jepstein@dredf.org
Disability Rights Issues
Disability Rights Laws
updated 9/22/07
We undertake impact litigation and file amicus curiae briefs in disability rights cases.
We work for advancement of federal and state laws that further disability civil rights.
We help families navigate special education through our Parent Training & Information Center & Foster Youth Resources for Education projects.
We lead trainings and provide publications on disability rights laws and policies.
Internationally we consult on legislative and community organizing strategies.
We work to further knowledge on legal, social and economic issues that affect the rights of people with disabilities.
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