Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc.
Address
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-2555
AKA:
DREDF
Description:
Trains and educates people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities about their rights under state and federal disability rights laws so they can use the laws as tools to challenge exclusion and discrimination, and advocate effectively for full participation in the lives of their communities. Provides legal advocacy including representing clients in high impact litigation case laws. Serves as co-counsel and prepare amicus curiae briefs on behalf of parties that include disability community representatives and members of Congress in disability rights cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court and an impact on decision making process.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
April 27, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
Mailing
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
Contacts
Susan Henderson
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(510) 644-2555
Fax
(510) 841-8645
Toll Free
(800) 348-4232
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Services
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Description
Trains and educates people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities about their rights under state and federal disability rights laws so they can use the laws as tools to challenge exclusion and discrimination, and advocate effectively for full participation in the lives of their communities. Provides legal advocacy including representing clients in high impact litigation cas laws. Serves as co-counsel and prepare amicus curiae briefs on behalf of parties that include disability community representatives and members of Congress in disability rights cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court and an impact on decision making process.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
Required Documents
Vary by case
Eligibility
Persons with disabilities; parents of children in special education programs.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Most services provided via telephone consultations. Call for intake regarding request for representation
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language (by arrangement only), Cantonese, and Mandarin
Service Area
Nationwide
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
Trains and educates people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities about their rights under state and federal disability rights laws so they can use the laws as tools to challenge exclusion and discrimination, and advocate effectively for full participation in the lives of their communities. Provides legal advocacy including representing clients in high impact litigation cas laws. Serves as co-counsel and prepare amicus curiae briefs on behalf of parties that include disability community representatives and members of Congress in disability rights cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court and an impact on decision making process.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
Required Documents
Vary by case
Eligibility
Persons with disabilities; parents of children in special education programs.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Most services provided via telephone consultations. Call for intake regarding request for representation
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language (by arrangement only), Cantonese, and Mandarin
Service Area
Nationwide
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
Trains and educates people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities about their rights under state and federal disability rights laws so they can use the laws as tools to challenge exclusion and discrimination, and advocate effectively for full participation in the lives of their communities. Provides legal advocacy including representing clients in high impact litigation cas laws. Serves as co-counsel and prepare amicus curiae briefs on behalf of parties that include disability community representatives and members of Congress in disability rights cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court and an impact on decision making process.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
Required Documents
Vary by case
Eligibility
Persons with disabilities; parents of children in special education programs.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Most services provided via telephone consultations. Call for intake regarding request for representation
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language (by arrangement only), Cantonese, and Mandarin
Service Area
Nationwide
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
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