Final answer:
AEDs are encouraged to participate in local PAD programs by promoting community events, using community connectors, and providing accessible options for attendees.
Step-by-step explanation:
AEDs are encouraged to participate in local PAD (Public Access Defibrillation) programs by promoting community events in physical and virtual spaces frequented by people with and without disabilities, using community connectors to help market the event, and providing options for attendees to reach out to event coordinators for any accessibility needs.