Why are embedded files important?

If you embed an audio-only, video-only or multimedia file that contains meaningful information into your MS Word document, you must also provide additional information so that individuals with disabilities have comparable access to the information. If you embed an audio-only, video-only or multimedia file that contains meaningful information into your MS Word document, you must also provide additional information so that individuals with disabilities have comparable access to the information. If you don’t, people who are visually impaired will not have a way to know what’s happening in your video. Or individuals who are deaf, will not have access to the information you are providing in your audio file.