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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

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.

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