The Art of Autism and DRLC Present an Art Contest
DRLC and The Art of Autism are pleased to present an art contest. A Star of Inclusion at this year’s FDR Dinner, The Art of Autism is a collaborative of artists, poets, authors, and [...]
What President Bush’s service dog means to the history of disability rights
What is a hero? On most days, it is those who fight to fulfill the needs of people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, children, people diagnosed with cancer, veterans, and other [...]
Court approves class action settlement involving students with disabilities in Los Angeles County Jail
COURT APPROVES CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INVOLVING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY JAIL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 26, 2018 CONTACT Anna Rivera, Managing [...]
Notice of Class Settlement in Jewett et al v. Shasta County Sheriff’s Dept et al
This Notice is about a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit against the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department and California Forensic Medical Group involving the Americans with Disabilities [...]
Complaint Filed against Northridge Hospital For Violation of ADA and UHRUH Act
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST HOSPITAL ALLEGING FAILURE TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 16, 2018 CONTACT [...]
DRLC Announces Re-Election of Joseph D. Lee, President of the Board of Directors
The Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) is pleased to announce that Joseph D. Lee, President of the Board of Directors, has been re-elected to serve an additional two-year-term. Mr. Lee is a [...]
Press Release: LANDMARK SETTLEMENT IMPROVES THE SAFETY OF STUDENTS WITH DIABETES IN UPLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Upland, CA—November 10, 2017— A landmark settlement to make Upland Unified School District safer and more accessible for students with diabetes was approved by Judge R. Gary Klausner earlier this [...]
DRLC honors Helen Hunt, Apple at Fox Studios
On Saturday, October 7th, the Disability Rights Legal Center hosted its 42nd Annual FDR Dinner at iconic Fox Studios in Los Angeles. Named for the only U.S. President to enter office with a [...]
Pillsbury and Disability Rights Legal Center Salute Settlement in Disability Rights Cases
Pomona Unified School District to revamp its policies relating to the safety of special education students September 14, 2017 LOS ANGELES – The Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC), with [...]
DRLC joins amicus brief to fight deportation of man with schizophrenia
DRLC joins the fight to prevent a man with schizophrenia from being deporting to Mexico where he is at grave risk of being subjected to horrific treatment based on his disability. Partnering with [...]