# Rights of Persons with Disability, Section 29

- Act: Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/rights-persons-with-disability/section/29/

## Text

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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