(1) The appropriate Government and the local authorities shall within their economic capacity and development, undertake or cause to be undertaken services and programmes of Healthcare.
Insurance schemes.
Rehabilitation.
12 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— rehabilitation, particularly in the areas of health, education and employment for all persons with disabilities.
(2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the appropriate Government and the local authorities may grant financial assistance to non-Governmental Organisations.
(3) The appropriate Government and the local authorities, while formulating rehabilitation policies shall consult the non-Governmental Organisations working for the cause of persons with disabilities.
28. The appropriate Government shall initiate or cause to be initiated research and development through individuals and institutions on issues which shall enhance habilitation and rehabilitation and on such other issues which are necessary for the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
29. 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.