Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), founded in 1979, is a nationally recognized civil rights law and policy organization led by individuals with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. Committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice, DREDF champions the rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, policy reform, and public education. With a strong foundation in lived experience and legal expertise, the organization works to dismantle systemic barriers and uphold the dignity and rights of the disability community across the United States.