Accessibility Status for Eclipse SDK 3.2

Last update: June 6, 2006

  • Software
  • Documentation

    • The numbers in the Failures column indicate problem reports in the Eclipse Bugzilla database (http://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs).
    The bug database has other PRs marked with the keyword "accessibility", however these are minor and are not an issue in meeting the checklist requirements.

    IBM Software Accessibility Checklist - Version 3.5.1
    (from http://www-306.ibm.com/able/guidelines/software/accesssoftware.html)

    1

    Keyboard access

    Yes
    No
    Planned
    N/A

    Comments 

    1.1

    Provide keyboard equivalents for all actions.

    Yes

    56338, 66297, 87015, 110216, 131851, 136698 (UI)

    1.2

    Do not interfere with keyboard accessibility features built into the operating system.

    Yes 

    2

    Object Information

    Yes
    No
    Planned
    N/A

    		 Comments

    2.1

    Provide a visual focus indicator that moves among interactive objects as the input focus changes. This focus indicator must be programmatically exposed to assistive technology.

    Yes 

    		 73257 (UI), 89820, 128436 (SWT), 75384 (Compare)

    2.2

    Provide semantic information about user interface objects. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.

    Yes

    		 115109 (UI)

    2.3

    Associate labels with controls, objects, icons and images. If an image is used to identify programmatic elements, the meaning of the image must be consistent throughout the application.

     Yes

    		  

    2.4

    When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using assistive technology to access the information, field elements and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

     Yes

    3

    Sounds and Multimedia

    Yes
    No
    Planned
    N/A

    		 Comments 

    3.1

    Provide an option to display a visual cue for all audio alerts.

    N/A 

    		 Occasional use of system beep, which is handled by OS.

    3.2

    Provide accessible alternatives to significant audio and video.

    N/A 

    3.3

    Provide an option to adjust the volume.

    N/A 

    4

    Display

    Yes
    No
    Planned
    N/A

    		 Comments 

    4.1

    Provide text through standard system function calls or through an API (application programming interface) which supports interaction with assistive technology.

     Yes

    		 88777 (SWT), 100034 (UI)

    4.2

    Use color as an enhancement, not as the only way to convey information or indicate an action.

     Yes

    		 Breakpoints use color to show their state: blue for enabled, clear for disabled.  But this state is accessible via the breakpoint properties dialog.

    4.3

    Support system settings for high contrast for all user interface controls and client area content.

     Yes

    		 22243, 63220, 71819, 97461 (UI), 75128 (UA), 144530, 139809 (PDE), 139805 (JDT), 139815 (Update)

    4.4

    When color customization is supported, provide a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels.

     Yes

    		  

    4.5

    Inherit system settings for font, size, and color for all user interface controls.

    Yes 

    		 145540 (UA)

    4.6

    Provide an option to display animation in a non-animated presentation mode.

    N/A 

    5

    Timing

    Yes
    No
    Planned
    N/A

    		 Comments 

    5.1

    Provide an option to adjust the response times on timed instructions or allow the instructions to persist.

    Yes 

    		 Cell editors in the Tasks view have timed interaction, but the Task Properties dialog is an accessible alternative.

    5.2

    Avoid the use of blinking text, objects or other elements.

     Yes

    6

    Verify Accessibility

    Yes
    No
    Planned
    N/A

    		 Comments 

    6.1

    Test for accessibility using available tools.

     Yes

    Tested with MSAA tools and JAWS on Windows.

    IBM Documentation Accessibility Checklist - Version 1.5
    (from http://www-306.ibm.com/able/guidelines/documentation/accessdoc.html)

    1

    		 Documentation

    Yes
    No
    Planned
    N/A

    Comments 

    1.1

    Provide documentation in an accessible format. Check using accessibility compliance tools.

     Yes 

    76381 (SWT), 93206 (UA)

    1.2

    Provide documentation on all accessibility features including keyboard access.

    Yes 

    6.1

    Test for accessibility using available tools.

     Yes

    Tested with MSAA tools and JAWS on Windows.