(1) The appropriate Government, in consultation with the Chief Commissioner or the State Commissioner, as the case may be, shall conduct, encourage, support or promote awareness campaigns and sensitisation programmes to ensure that the rights of the persons with disabilities provided under this Act are protected.
(2) The programmes and campaigns specified under sub-section (1) shall also,—
(a) promote values of inclusion, tolerance, empathy and respect for diversity;
(b) advance recognition of the skills, merits and abilities of persons with disabilities and of their contributions to the workforce, labour market and professional fee;
Incentives to employers in private sector.
Special employment exchange.
Special schemes and development programmes.
Special provisions for persons with disabilities with high support.
Awareness campaigns.
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(c) foster respect for the decisions made by persons with disabilities on all matters related to family life, relationships, bearing and raising children;
(d) provide orientation and sensitisation at the school, college, University and professional training level on the human condition of disability and the rights of persons with disabilities;
(e) provide orientation and sensitisation on disabling conditions and rights of persons with disabilities to employers, administrators and co-workers;
(f) ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities are included in the curriculum in Universities, colleges and schools.
40. The Central Government shall, in consultation with the Chief Commissioner, formulate rules for persons with disabilities laying down the standards of accessibility for the physical environment, transportation, information and communications, including appropriate technologies and systems, and other facilities and services provided to the public in urban and rural areas.