Adding to these basics, accessibility has many meanings. It’s also to know what are the first languages of your participants and if it’s possible, have translators available. Accessibility also has to do with the feeling of safety of the participants, so ensuring that facilitators are educated on cultural competencies and are willing and ready to accommodate diverse gender expressions.

Ensure that representatives of the community are involved in the planning. They know the community needs best and can provide insight into ensuring the event is truly acceptable (physically, culturally and socially). Accessibility is not only about physical access.

To ensure your community event is accessible to everyone, choose I choose a venue with ramps, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms to accommodate individuals with physical disabilities. Provide clear and multilingual communication materials in Tigrinya, Amharic, and English for inclusivity. Offer transportation assistance or virtual participation options for those unable to attend in person. Lastly, design activities that cater to diverse age groups and abilities, ensuring no one feels excluded.

To ensure accessibility to all community members, the event planners have to ensure the venue of the event is accessible to everyone which means the event has to be planned in an inclusive manner. Thus, choose a location that is on the ground floor or has ramps, elevators, accessible parking, wide doorways and aisles and a clear, wide path that does not impede movement. The staff has to be equipped with basic etiquette for interacting with people with disabilities, and how to assist attendees who have various accessibility needs, including those with service animals.

The term community already defines a defined group of people who are connected by the same need/ idea/ pain/ pleasure etc. Thus, it is worth wile to first identify the group's individuals and the far end of the various spectrums, such as geographic proximity, age, engagement, interest etc. Make sure to choose the guidelines that would include the extreme ends of the various spectrums

Think about the various forms of learning there is in the diversity of your audience. How will the best receive the information? Through visuals, auditory segments, hands on activities or written information. In addition give them the liberty and comfort to participate in the capacity they are able. Observing is a form of participating as well.

I want to add few more tips 1. *Build relationships*: Foster connections among community members and stakeholders. 2. *Be flexible*: Adapt to changing circumstances or unexpected challenges. 3. *Show appreciation*: Express gratitude to attendees, speakers and organizers. 4. *Document proceedings*: Record meetings (with permission) for future reference. 5. *Evaluate impact*: Assess the meeting's effectiveness in achieving its objectives.

Ensuring accessibility for a community event involves several key steps. Choose a wheelchair-accessible venue with ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms. Communicate clearly in multiple formats and languages. Provide sign language interpreters, real-time captioning, and assistive listening devices. Use large, high-contrast visuals and offer materials in braille or large print. Offer diverse food options with clear labeling. Share accessible transport info and consider shuttle services. Set up quiet zones for breaks. Collect accessibility needs during registration and have volunteers ready to assist. Engage with local disability organizations for outreach.

Additionally, I ensure that the community event is not scheduled on days that conflict with cultural, religious practices, or traditional ceremonies, promoting inclusivity and encouraging maximum participation.

1. Ensure the communication barriers were removed for clear communication. 2. Monitor the Audience to facilitate active participation and manage Talkative participants.