Thanks Sina. I'll hunt out Thinking in Java and start there. Someone mentioned that Swing requires the Java AccessBridge to be installed on the client, whereas some other control set didn't. Any idea what that was about. Cheers, Lynn -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sina Bahram Sent: 24 April 2009 14:37 To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Java accessibility I think swing can get a bad name . I personally have used several accessible swing applications. To get started, I'd recommend trying to find a digital copy of a java book; for example, thinking in java by bruce eckle is available on the web. I think it's actually available from his site. There are also tutorials one can follow, called trails, at java.sun.com Take care, Sina -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Holdsworth, Lynn Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 7:30 AM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Java accessibility Hi all, Apologies - I know this question has been asked a lot of times, but I don't know how to get into the list archives. I'm keen to learn Java, and obviously want to make my apps as accessible as possible. I remember reading on this list a while back that Swing isn't the best way to go, but can't remember what the suggested alternative was. Can someone give me a heads-up? Thanks as always, Lynn -- DISCLAIMER: NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, disclose, distribute or copy any of the content of it or of any attachment; you are requested to notify the sender immediately of your receipt of the email and then to delete it and any attachments from your system. RNIB endeavours to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses or other contaminants. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any such which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RNIB. RNIB Registered Charity Number: 226227 Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk This message has been scanned for viruses by Websense Hosted Security - http://www.websense.com/content/HostedEmailSecurity.aspx __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind