7. Legal and Regulatory Framework (India-Focused)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does RPwD Act stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the rights related to disabilities.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of the Harmonised Guidelines?

   Hint

   Consider what harmonized means in this context.

3. 3.

   What is the RPwD Act?

   • A law for accessibility
   • A healthcare act
   • An educational reform

   Hint

   Recollect the focus on rights and disabilities.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Harmonised Guidelines are optional for municipalities to follow.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the authority behind the guidelines.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of incorporating the RPwD Act in a newly planned urban center.

   Hint

   Consider the broader implications on society.

6. 6.

   Propose a strategy for a municipality to retrofit old public infrastructure for compliance with the RPwD Act.

   Hint

   Think about stakeholder engagement and prioritization.