Hi there: So, what you are saying is that I will need to use the JAVA Accessibility API along with that Open Office application? Honestly, native controls work much better for assistive technologies. I am not sure how much your developers are familiar with coding for accessibility; however, there are some specific things that can be done if you want your application to use its own UI rather than native controls.
I tried using function f6 upon opening the application, but i had no such luck. I still cannot choose the template I want, like the writing document or spread sheet. i thank you so much for your diligence with this matter. You guys are so great! :) On 3/15/13, Joost Andrae <joost.and...@gmx.de> wrote: > Hi Reina, > >> >> My name is Reina Grosvalet, and I am displeased about the fact that >> Open Office is not accessible for blind computer users, as this >> program does not work with screen reading and other assistive >> technologies. Blind people, just like everyone else, want a free word >> processing option that works just as well as MS Office. Blind >> freelancers can especially benefit from your program beingaccessible, >> as well as blind entrepreneurs, students and professionals. > > Some of the tools you're using with MS Office don't work well with other > programs that use it's own UI controls instead of native controls. > OpenOffice currently exposes it's information to accessive technology > via Java Accessibility API on Windows and via GNOME Accessibility API on > Linux/Solaris with GNOME and on Mac via NSAcessibility. Some developers > here are currently working on support for IAccessible2. > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAccessible2 > http://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Accessibility/IAccessible2_support > > Have a look here: > > http://www.openoffice.org/ui/accessibility/at-support.html > http://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/Accessibility > >> >> Because I am a certified 508 Compliance Analyst, I can provide >> detailed feedback concerninghow you can make your program one hundred >> percent accessible, so the millions of blind computer users around the >> world will be able to benefit from it along with everyone else. If you >> need proof of my certificates, I will be glad to send them to you. A >> plus is that I am also totally blind, so I can provide feedback from >> the point of view of someone who is blind. >> >> in order to give you an idea of some of the problems I see, I am going >> to provide you with a mini report below. this report states: >> >> 1. The installer has buttons that are clearly labeled with text that >> can be clearly accessed using keyboard navigation. this is a plus >> because a blind computer user is able to successfully install the >> program on his or her computer without any sighted help. >> 2. The buttons in the installer all have corresponding access keys, >> like alt+n for next and alt+f for finish. This is very helpful for >> screen reader users and for those who use assistive technologies >> because these access keys allow such users to complete functions >> quickly. >> 3. Upon opening the program, however, i notice that a blind computer >> user is not able to access any of its functions using keyboard >> navigation. the blind user cannot select the type of template heor she >> wishes to use, like a spreadssheet or text document. Drop down menus >> cannot be accessed using any form of keyboard navigation, like using >> the alt key to access the menus like in the windows operating system. > > Use funktion key F6 to toggle between the menu, menu bar and tool bars > >> >> as soon as you contact me, I can construct a detailed report that >> contains each problem I see as well as provide detailed fixes to these >> problems. It is my hope that Open Office becomes completely >> accessible, so people with disabilities can utilize this software and >> enjoy its benefits. >> > > Kind regards, Joost > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@openoffice.apache.org > > -- Get More Bang with Your Buck with Waldorf PC whether you need tech support, troubleshooting, or a new computer custom built, we have it all. Call 301-535-3733 for more details. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@openoffice.apache.org
