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Section 42 - Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
42. Access to information and communication technology:-
The appropriate Government shall take measures to ensure that,-
(i) all contents available in audio, print and electronic media are in accessible format;
(ii) persons with disabilities have access to electronic media by providing audio description, sign language interpretation and close captioning;
(iii) electronic goods and equipment which are meant for every day use are available in universal design.
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