Accessibility

Java 2 SDK Contents

Through the Java Accessibility API, developers are now able to create Java applications that can interact with assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech recognition systems and refreshable braille displays.

The Java Accessibility API is one of the core parts of the Java Foundation Classes. The JFC are a comprehensive set of graphical user interface components and foundation services designed to simplify deployment of Internet, intranet and desktop applications.

Accessibility Overview

• Accessibility Overview
• Accessibility Enhancements in the Java 2 Platform, v1.3

• javax.accessibility

Located on the Java Software website:
• Accessibility Utilities
  Contains information about the utilities developed for assistive technologies.
• Java(TM) Access Bridge for the Microsoft Operating System
  Take the above link to the Accessibility Utilities website for information about this most recent addition.
• Assistive Technology Defined
• The JFC Home Page
• Sun Microsystems' Enabling Technologies Program Home Page

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