Accessibility

Accessibility features help users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology products successfully.

Accessibility features

The following list includes the major accessibility features of the system:
  • The IBM Documentation is provided in XHTML 1.0 format, which is viewable in most web browsers. With XHTML, you can view documentation according to the display preferences that are set in your browser. XHTML supports screen readers and other assistive technologies.
  • All images in the IBM Documentation are provided with alternative text, so that visually impaired users can understand the contents of the images.
  • This product uses standard Windows navigation keys.
  • Interfaces are commonly used by screen readers.
  • Industry-standard devices, ports, and connectors.

Keyboard navigation

You can use keys or key combinations for operations and to initiate menu actions that can also be done through mouse actions. You can go to the system online documentation from the keyboard by using the keyboard shortcuts for your browser or screen-reader software. See your browser or screen-reader software Help for a list of keyboard shortcuts that it supports.

IBM and accessibility

See the IBM® Human Ability and Accessibility Center for more information about the commitment that IBM has to accessibility