[tdf-discuss] Accessibility (was Java dependency)

I'm moving this into another thread. Jonathon suggested that LibO fails at
accesibility requirements. Doing a few quick Google searches, it seems that
OOo and thusly LibO uses the Java Accessibility API to enable the use of
screen readers and braille devices. This is primarily used for Windows.

On Mac OSX, the built-in screen reader in the OS is used. On Linux, the
Gnome Accessiblity tools are used.

Yet the OOo wiki suggests the reason you must use the Java Accessiblity API
is that it is multi-platform, yet OOo doesn't appear to be using it on two
of their platforms.

Is there a better alternative for Windows users?

And how can LibO be made more accessible in general for all users?

jonathon wrote:
> For those that have accessibility requirements, the Java is mandatory.
> OTOH, even with Java, LibO is not an accessible program. On the gripping
> hand, all office suites fail accessibility requirements.

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Rewind and what does it show?
Could be, the truth it becomes you
I'm a seed, wondering why it grows"
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