Preface
This document describes Java Access Bridge, Java Accessibility API (JAAPI), and Java Accessibility Utilities, which enable you to create accessible applications.
Audience
This document is intended for developers who want to create Java applications that are accessible to persons with disabilities. Accessible Java applications are compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, speech recognition systems, and refreshable braille displays.
Documentation Accessibility
For information about Oracle's commitment to accessibility, visit the Oracle Accessibility Program website at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=docacc.
Access to Oracle Support
Oracle customers that have purchased support have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired.
Related Resources
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javax.accessibility package
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How to Support Assistive Technologies in The Java Tutorials (Java SE 8 and earlier)
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com.sun.java.accessibility.util package
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Italic type indicates book titles, emphasis, or placeholder variables for which you supply particular values. |
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Monospace type indicates commands within a paragraph, URLs, code in examples, text that appears on the screen, or text that you enter. |