Accessibility features for IBM Cloud Pak foundational services
Accessibility features assist users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology content successfully.
Overview
IBM Cloud Pak foundational services includes the following major accessibility features:
- Keyboard-only operations
- Screen reader operations
- Command line interface (CLI) to manage the cluster
IBM Cloud Pak foundational services uses the latest W3C Standard, WAI-ARIA 1.0 
,
to ensure compliance with Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 . To take advantage
of accessibility features, use the latest release of your screen reader and the latest web browser that is supported by IBM Cloud Pak foundational services.
For general accessibility information, see Accessibility in IBM .
Hyperlinks
All external links, which are links to content that is hosted outside of the IBM Knowledge Center, open in a new window. These external links are also flagged with an external link icon ().
Keyboard navigation
IBM Cloud Pak foundational services uses standard navigation keys.
IBM Cloud Pak foundational services uses the following keyboard shortcuts.
| Action | Shortcut for Internet Explorer | Shortcut for Firefox |
|---|---|---|
| Move to the Contents View frame | Alt+C, then press Enter and Shift+F6 | Shift+Alt+C and Shift+F6 |
Interface information
Use the latest version of a screen reader with IBM Cloud Pak foundational services.
The IBM Cloud Pak foundational services user interfaces do not have content that flashes 2 - 55 times per second.
The IBM Cloud Pak foundational services web user interface relies on cascading style sheets to render content properly and to provide a usable experience. The application provides an equivalent way for low-vision users to use system display settings, including high-contrast mode. You can control font size by using the device or web browser settings.
You can access the IBM Cloud Pak foundational services on the following supported browsers:
| Platform | Supported browsers |
|---|---|
| Windows |
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| Linux® |
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| macOS |
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To access the console, open a web browser and navigate to the following URL:
https://<cluster_address>
- Where
<cluster_address>is the IBM Cloud Pak console route. You can get the IBM Cloud Pak console route by running the following command:
oc get route -n <your-foundational-services-namespace> cp-console -o jsonpath=‘{.spec.host}’
- The username and password are defined in the
config.yamlfile.
The console does not rely on cascading style sheets to render content properly and to provide a usable experience. However, the product documentation, which is available in the IBM Knowledge Center, does rely on cascading style sheets. IBM Cloud Pak foundational services provides an equivalent way for low-vision users to use system display settings, including high-contrast mode. You can control font size by using the device or browser settings. Take note that the product documentation contains file paths, environment variables, commands, and other content that might be mispronounced by standard screen readers. For the most accurate descriptions, configure your screen reader settings to read all punctuation.
Vendor software
IBM Cloud Pak foundational services includes certain vendor software that is not covered under the IBM license agreement. IBM makes no representation about the accessibility features of these products. Contact the vendor for accessibility information about its products.
Related accessibility information
In addition to standard IBM help desk and support websites, IBM has a TTY telephone service for use by deaf or hard of hearing customers to access sales and support services:
TTY service 800-IBM-3383 (800-426-3383) (within North America)
For more information about the commitment that IBM has to accessibility, see IBM Accessibility .