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Students Affected: 
Principles: Provide Meaningful Alternatives, Degrade Gracefully
What It Means
The Java Foundation Classes by Sun (
Swing, for example) provide programmers with a technical framework for building cross-platform Java applets and applications. The Java Accessibility API is a subset of the Java language which helps programmers create Java applets that can be used with screen readers and other assistive technologies. Programmers can use the Java Accessibility API along with other classes to create programs that nearly everyone can use.
While accessible Java can be written, it may not work for everyone. Students using assistive technologies must download additional utilities for Java applications to work properly. Students may have trouble running Java applications in certain Web browsers.
How It Works
- If you use Java applications, make sure they were built using the Java Accessibility API.
- For essential applets, provide appropriate alternatives, such as a server-side script or a long description.
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Visit Sun Microsystems Overview of Java Accessibility to learn more about the Java Accessibility API. |
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