Overview
Successful access to information and use of information technology by people who have disabilities is known as "accessibility." Following these guidelines can help developers and content providers understand why and what they need to do to make their technology and information accessible to people with disabilities.
Checklists and techniques
Successful access to information and use of information technology by people who have disabilities is known as "accessibility." Following these guidelines can help developers and content providers understand why and what they need to do to make their technology and information accessible to people with disabilities.
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Software accessibility
In addition to the checklist to help you create accessible software, this section includes resources such as helpful information about software accessibility test tools and additional references on software accessibility issues.
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Web accessibility
This section provides the implementation and testing techniques and information on tools to help you create accessible Web sites and Web applications.
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Java™ accessibility
This checklist can help you create accessible Java™ 2 applications. This section also contains the industry's first set of 100% Pure Java application development guidelines for accessibility, the "IBM Guidelines for Writing Accessible Applications Using 100% Pure Java."
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IBM Lotus Notes® accessibility
In addition to the checklist to help you create Notes applications that will be deployed on the Notes Client or the Web, this section includes additional references on Lotus Notes issues.
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Hardware accessibility
This checklist can help you design accessible personal computers and server hardware.
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Hardware Self Contained, Closed Products accessibility
This checklist can help you design accessible copiers, printers, fax machines, and kiosks.
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Documentation accessibility
This checklist can help you create accessible product and Web site documentation.