5.2 Screen Reader and Magnifier

The Screen Reader and Magnifier application enables users with limited vision, or no vision, to use the Java Desktop System and associated applications. Screen Reader and Magnifier provides the following functionality:

• Screen reader

  The screen reader enables non-visual access to standard applications in the Java Desktop System, using speech and Braille output.

• Magnifier

  The magnifier provides automated focus tracking and fullscreen magnification to aid low-vision users.

To start Screen Reader and Magnifier, click Launch, then choose Applications -> Accessibility -> Screen Reader and Magnifier. For more information about the application, see the online Help for Screen Reader and Magnifier.