How can accessibility be ensured during interactions?

• A. Only provide transcripts after the meeting
• B. Assume accessibility needs are minimal
• C. Provide materials in multiple formats, accommodate assistive technologies, and ask for accessibility preferences
• D. Use only standard text

Answer: (C)

Accessibility in interactions means designing so people with different abilities can participate and access information without extra barriers. Providing materials in multiple formats—such as written text, captions or transcripts, audio, and accessible documents—ensures those who rely on different senses or devices can engage. Accommodating assistive technologies means making sure tools work with screen readers, magnification, speech-to-text, and alternative input methods, so people can use their preferred tech. Asking for accessibility preferences invites individuals to specify what helps them best, like captions, sign language interpretation, large-print materials, or file formats compatible with their software. Doing these things from the start creates inclusive experiences, rather than adding accessibility afterward. Waiting to provide transcripts reduces access, assuming needs are minimal misses real differences, and using only standard text excludes people who rely on other formats or assistive tech.