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THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016 · SOCIAL SECURITY, HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND RECREATION

Section 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.