Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities who are Homeless
Disability Rights Oregon et al. v. City of Grants Pass
This case is a lawsuit filed against the City of Grants Pass for threatening the lives of homeless residents with disabilities. We filed this emergency case to stop the city’s cruel and illegal actions.
Frequently Asked Questions: Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
Get answers to questions about the Wyatt B. v Kotek settlement asked during our joint Listening Sessions with ODHS
Unpacking the Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
We will ensure Oregon transforms its foster care system.
Lawsuit: Foster Care
Wyatt B. v. Kotek
This case is a class action lawsuit filed against the state including Department of Human Services (“DHS”). We decided to file this lawsuit due to DHS’ failure to create a safe foster care system.
Lawsuit: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
Disability Rights Oregon v. Washington County
This case is a lawsuit filed against Washington County and the emergency dispatch agency. We decided to file this lawsuit due to the county sending armed police to mental health emergencies.
Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities from Abuse and Retaliation in Prison
J.B. v. Gray et al
This lawsuit was filed on behalf of J.B., a young adult in custody at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility being denied medical treatment and therapy after ongoing sexual abuse at the hand of a prison guard.
Big Win in Court in Our Battle to Fix Oregon's Broken Foster Care System
Big Win in Court in Our Battle to End the Use of Shortened School Days
Lawsuit: The Rights of Protestors with Disabilities
Wolfe v. City of Portland
In November 2020, we filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of people with disabilities arguing that law enforcement tactics fail to provide equal access to public demonstrations calling for racial justice.
FAQ: Wolfe v. City of Portland
Protestors with disabilities are being subjected to excessive force and crowd control policies that fail to accommodate or consider their disabilities.
C.S. v. ODHS: Temporary Freeze to Home Care Cuts
On June 13, 2019, the U.S. District Court accepted a joint update from DHS—ODDS and DRO, and ordered the parties to give another update in six months.
Snapshot of Oregon’s Foster Care System
Lawsuit: Making Sure Children Attend a Full Day of School
J.N. v. ODE
This federal class action lawsuit was filed to force the state to play a larger role in making sure that school districts are equipped to support children with disabilities in their classrooms.
C.S. v. ODHS: FAQ on Preliminary injunction
On April 19, 2017, the court granted a preliminary injunction. The parties worked collaboratively on this order, and it was agreed to by the plaintiffs, ODDS/DHS, and the court.
Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
C.S. v. ODHS
In April 2017, we filed suit against the Oregon Department of Human Services after the agency implemented across-the-board cuts to in-home care services for adults and children with developmental disabilities.
DRO and Partners Receive National Award for Lane v. Brown Settlement
DRO Wins Award for Accessible Transportation Advocacy
Lawsuit: State Required to Replace 90% of Curb Ramps along Highways
AOCIL v. ODOT
In 2017, a federal judge approved a landmark settlement agreement—the largest commitment to accessible transportation in state history. We had filed the lawsuit along with eight individuals disabilities and the Association of Oregon Centers for Independent Living.
Lane v. Brown: FAQ
Lane v. Brown is a class action lawsuit that charged Oregon with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by segregating individuals with disabilities in sheltered workshops where they have little to no interaction with non-disabled peers.
Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
Lane v. Brown
In 2012, we filed the first U.S. class action lawsuit to challenge sheltered workshops that pay people with intellectual and developmental disabilities less than the minimum wage.