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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.
Related Sections
- Section 91: Punishment for fraudulently availing any benefit meant for persons with benchmark disabilities
- Section 11: Accessibility in voting
- Section 70: Meetings of State Advisory Board on disability
- Section 64: Meetings of the Central Advisory Board on disability
- Section 36: Special employment exchange
Related Acts
- Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020
- Post Office Act, 2023
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
- Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 2017
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