# Rights of Persons with Disability, Section 5

- Act: Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/rights-persons-with-disability/section/5/

## Text

(1) The persons with disabilities shall have the right to live in the community. (2) The appropriate Government shall endeavour that the persons with disabilities are,- (a) not obliged to live in any particular living arrangement; and (b) given access to a range of in-house, residential and other community support services, including personal assistance necessary to support living with due regard to age and gender.

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