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@@ -6,17 +10,23 @@ How to Develop Accessible Linux Applications -Sharon -Snider -snidersd@us.ibm.com + Sharon + Snider + snidersd@us.ibm.com -v1.0, 2002-01-28 +v1.1, 2002-05-03 This document provides Linux software developers with guidelines and test cases for developing accessible Linux applications. +v1.1 +2002-05-03 +sds +Converted to DocBook XML and updated broken links. + + v1.0 2002-01-28 sds @@ -36,8 +46,8 @@ Introduction -This document provides developers with the information necessary to assess their applications for accessibility. Some of these tests should be performed using various types of adaptive technologies. As Karl Gahlke points out in his article on "Requirements For Adaptive Modules in Linux", "We have a legal obligation (The American Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States) and a moral obligation to make Linux accessible to as many individuals as possible." - + +This document provides developers with the information necessary to assess their applications for accessibility. Some of these tests should be performed using various types of adaptive technologies. Please send any comments, or contributions via e-mail to Sharon Snider. This document will be updated regularly with new contributions and suggestions. @@ -361,10 +371,10 @@ This document will be updated regularly with new contributions and suggestions.< The following Web sites provide checklists and testing information that is more specific to the various Linux development environments: -American Foundation for the Blind provides information on creating accessible applications at . -GNOME Accessibility Project has written a guide specifically for application development in the GNOME 2.0 desktop. It includes information using their Accessibility Tool Kit (ATK). Additional information is available at. -IBM Accessibility Center provides links to a Java, Web, and Software accessibility checklist for application development. This site is located at . -Sun Accessibility provides accessibility information on designing accessible Java applications. More information is available at . +American Foundation for the Blind provides information on creating accessible applications at . +GNOME Accessibility Project has written a guide specifically for application development in the GNOME 2.0 desktop. It includes information using their Accessibility Tool Kit (ATK). Additional information is available at . +IBM Accessibility Center provides links to a Java, Web, and Software accessibility checklist for application development. This site is located at . +Sun Accessibility provides accessibility information on designing accessible Java applications. More information is available at . The Web Accessibility Initiative Web site includes guidelines, checklists, and techniques for developing accessible Web sites and applications. Additional information is located at . @@ -372,51 +382,3 @@ This document will be updated regularly with new contributions and suggestions.< - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -