Chandigarh · Act 49 of 2016

Section 29 — Culture and recreation.

THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016

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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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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Equality and non-discrimination.Section 4 · Women and children with disabilities.Section 5 · Community life.Section 6 · Protection from cruelty and inhuman treatment.Section 7 · Protection from abuse, violence and exploitation.Section 8 · Protection and safety.
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