The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. · V — SOCIAL SECURITY, HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND RECREATION

Section 29. Culture and recreation

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code