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ACT II OF 2017 ACT II OF 2017 BALOCHISTAN PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2017 An Act to promote and ensure full and effective inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the community in line with the Islamic teachings and international best practices to protect their rights [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 8th June, 2017] No. PAB/Legis:v(02)/2017, dated 8.6.2017.---The Balochistan Persons with Disabilities Bill (Bill No.02 of 2017) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 20th May, 2017 and assented to by the Governor, Balochistan on 07th June, 2017 is hereby published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS it is expedient to put in place legal and institutional framework to protect the rights of the Persons with Disabilities: It is hereby enacted as follows:- CHAPTER II RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 19. Participation in sports, cultural and recreational activities.---(1) The government shall ensure that no person is discriminated against in participation of any sports, games, cultural and recreational activities on ground of his disability. Assistive devices, equipment and latest technology shall fully be made available for their inclusion in sports, cultural, recreational and leisure activities. (2) Access to cultural materials, programs and activities shall be provided in accessible and appropriate formats to Persons with Disabilities. (3) Barrier-free and discrimination-free access to media programs, films mandatory requirement of captions and sign/symbols for theatres, parks, stadiums, play grounds, beaches and other places of leisure, recreation, sports and cultural activities shall be provided to such persons. (4) The government shall fully facilitate participation of Persons with Disabilities in scouting, art classes, outdoor camps, hunting, tourism and adventure activities and shall also help to develop and utilize their artistic, creative and intellectual capabilities.