Accessibility features help users with physical disabilities, such as
restricted mobility or limited vision, to use software products
successfully. DB2 Everyplace includes the following accessibility
features:
- DB2 Everyplace allows you to operate all features using the keyboard
instead of the mouse.
- DB2 Everyplace enables you customize the size and color of your
fonts.
- DB2 Everyplace allows you to receive either visual or audio alert
cues.
- DB2 Everyplace supports accessibility applications that use the Java(TM)
Accessibility API.
- DB2 Everyplace comes with documentation that is provided in an accessible
format.
Keyboard Input and Navigation
- Keyboard Input
- You can use keys or key combinations to perform most operations that can
also be done using a mouse. This is true with the exception of the
"Right-Click" function of the mouse.
- Keyboard Focus
- In UNIX-based systems, the position of the keyboard focus is highlighted,
indicating which area of the window is active and where your keystrokes will
have an effect.
Accessible Display
DB2 Everyplace has features that enhance the user interface and improve
accessibility for users with low vision. These accessibility
enhancements include support for customizable font properties.
- Font Settings
- You can select the color, size, and font for the text in menus and dialog
windows.
- No dependence on color
- You do not need to distinguish between colors in order to use any of the
functions in this product.
Alternative Alert Cues
You can specify whether you want to receive alerts through audio or visual
cues.
Compatibility with Assistive Technologies
The DB2 Everyplace Mobile Device Administration Center interface supports
the Java Accessibility API , enabling use by screen readers and other
assistive technologies used by people with disabilities.
Accessible Documentation
Accessible documentation for the DB2 Everyplace product is available in
HTML format on the IBM DB2 Everyplace Web site at: http://www-3.ibm.com/software/data/db2/everyplace/library.html
The accessible documentation can be identified by the following IBM
document numbers:
- SC18-7184-01 DB2 Everyplace Installation and User's Guide
- SC18-7185-01 DB2 Everyplace Application and Development Guide
- SC18-7186-01 DB2 Everyplace Sync Server Administration Guide