Java Desktop System Release 3 Accessibility Guide

A.1.2.1 To Start Screen Reader Using a Keyboard Shortcut

Edit the AccessKeyMouseEvents file to associate keyboard shortcuts with assistive technologies. For example, the following line enables you to press-and-hold Ctrl + S for one second to start Screen Reader and Magnifier in speech and Braille mode:

Solaris:

<Control>s 1 1000 10000 /usr/sfw/bin/srcore --login --disable-magnifier --enable-speech --enable-braille

Linux:

<Control>s 1 1000 10000 srcore --login --disable-magnifier --enable-speech --enable-braille