[nabs-l] Java Programs

[David Andrews]

Obviously we do everything from the keyboard, so all controls etc. 
need keyboard commands.  I would advise downloading demo copies of 
JAWS and Window-Eyes, or using screen access to go www.satogo.com or 
NVDA to see how things work for most.

Dave

At 11:28 AM 9/17/2009, you wrote:
>Hello NAB Students,
>
>I am in the process of developing an accessible Java graphical user 
>interface (GUI) for blind students using Java Swing and wanted to 
>get some feedback. The program can be launched from your screen 
>reader. I want to understand how to assist blind students most 
>effectively in navigating graphical user interface. I need to get 
>some insight from others who are blind in hoping to develop programs 
>that will be useful. The programs will have very descriptive audio 
>to aid in the navigation for blind users. By using an accessible 
>Java framework the graphical components user interface is made 
>available to the screen reader. If you are already using some other 
>means to aid you with graphical components please share your process with me.
>
>All information will be keep confidential, and no names will be 
>used. Please email your comments to:
>
>achisleywade at acm.org
>
>Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
>
>Arlene
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