Section 29 in Jammu and Kashmir Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2018
29. Culture and recreation.
- The 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 subtitles.
