Accessibility features for IBM Connections Cloud

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

Accessibility features

IBM Connections™ Cloud and Connections Social Cloud include the following major accessibility features:
  • Keyboard-only operation
  • Operations that use a screen reader
  • Industry-standard devices for ports and connectors
  • The attachment of alternative input and output devices

The IBM Connections Cloud and Connections Social Cloud online product documentation in IBM® Knowledge Center is enabled for accessibility. The accessibility features of IBM Knowledge Center are described at http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/doc/kc_help.html#accessibility.

Keyboard navigation

Most keyboards have a Menu key, otherwise known as an Apps key, that functions as right-click. JAWS specifies the key combination of NUMPAD STAR for this purpose.

The Tab key has some properties unique to this product. Pressing the Tab key gives focus to the first item in a section. You can then use the arrow keys to navigate between items, and press Enter to select an item. Pressing the Tab key again brings you out of that section and gives focus to the next selectable item on the page. The following sections of the product implement this behavior:
Tabs menu
When focus is given to the Tabs menu within an application, only the first application tab is given focus. You must use the arrow keys to move between the different tabs. Pressing the Tab key again moves focus to the next area of the page.
Buttons menu
Press the Tab key until focus is given to the first button in a set of buttons. Use the arrow keys to move to the button you want to select, and then press Enter. Pressing the Tab key again moves focus to the next areas of the page.
Side menu
Press the Tab key until focus is given to the first item in the menu, and then use the arrow keys to move between the menu options. Press Enter to select a menu option.
Tag collection
When displayed as a cloud, pressing the Tab key gives focus to the first tag in the cloud. Use the arrow keys to move directly to the tag you want to select, and then press Enter. When displayed as a list, pressing the Tab key gives focus to the first tag in the list. Use the arrow keys to move down the list to the tag you want to select, and then press Enter.

IBM Connections Cloud and Connections Social Cloud use the following keyboard shortcut:

To display a person's business card using a keyboard shortcut, tab to highlight the person's name. When the Click here to view business card option appears, press Ctrl+Enter to display their card.

Interface information

The IBM Connections Cloud and Connections Social Cloud user interfaces do not have content that flashes 2 - 55 times per second.

The IBM Connections Cloud and Connections Social Cloud web user interfaces rely 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 a user’s system display settings, including high-contrast mode. You can control font size by using the device or web browser settings.

The IBM Connections Cloud and Connections Social Cloud web user interfaces include WAI-ARIA navigational landmarks that you can use to quickly navigate to functional areas in the application.

Vendor software

IBM Connections Cloud and Connections Social Cloud 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 the accessibility information about its products.

Related accessibility information

See these topics for related information:
In addition to standard IBM help desk and support websites, IBM has established 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)

IBM and accessibility

For more information about the commitment that IBM has to accessibility, see IBM Accessibility.