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Section 15 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

(1)The appropriate Government shall designate one or more authorities to mobilise the community and create social awareness to support persons with disabilities in exercise of their legal capacity.
(2)The authority designated under sub-section (1) shall take measures for setting up suitable support arrangements to exercise legal capacity by persons with disabilities living in institutions and those with high support needs and any other measures as may be required.

Summary

This section requires the government to set up specific authorities to help people exercise their legal rights.
These authorities must raise social awareness and encourage the community to support people with disabilities.
They are tasked with setting up support systems for people who live in institutions like care homes.
The authorities must also provide help for people who have high support needs to ensure they can make their own legal choices.

Practical examples

1The new District Disability Authority in Pune launched a campaign to teach neighbors how to help their disabled friends manage their own bank accounts and legal papers.

2For people living in the Sunshine Care Home, a designated authority set up a weekly workshop to help residents understand their rights and create their own support networks.

FAQ

1. What is the main job of the authorities mentioned in Section 15 of the 2016 Act?

Under Section 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, these authorities are designated to mobilise the community and create awareness to support people in exercising their legal capacity.

2. Does the 2016 Act mention support for people in institutions?

Yes, Section 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 specifically requires designated authorities to set up support arrangements for persons with disabilities living in institutions.

3. Who designates the authorities that help with legal capacity under the Act?

Section 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 states that the appropriate government shall designate one or more of these authorities.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, what is one major goal of the designated authorities?

Q2.According to Section 15 of the 2016 disability law, who must the authorities specifically help to set up support arrangements?

Q3.Which section of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 focuses on creating social awareness for legal capacity?

Q4.Under Section 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, who designates the authorities responsible for support?

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