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Chandigarh · 2016 · Section 29

Section 29 — Culture and recreation.

THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016

29. Culture and recreation.—The appropriate Government and the local authorities shall take 

measures to promote and protect the rights of all persons with disabilities to have a cultural life and to 

participate in recreational activities equally with others which include,— 

(a) facilities, support and sponsorships to artists and writers with disability to pursue their 

interests and talents; 

(b) establishment of a disability history museum which chronicles and interprets the historical 

experiences of persons with disabilities; 

(c) making art accessible to persons with disabilities; 

(d) promoting recreation centres, and other associational activities; 

(e) facilitating participation in scouting, dancing, art classes, outdoor camps and adventure 

activities; 

(f) redesigning courses in cultural and arts subjects to enable participation and access for persons 

with disabilities; 

(g) developing technology, assistive devices and equipments to facilitate access and inclusion for 

persons with disabilities in recreational activities; and 

(h) ensuring that persons with hearing impairment can have access to television programmes with 

sign language interpretation or sub-titles.

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