A standalone vision impairments simulator for Java Swing applications

Abstract

Pattern Recognition Laboratory, Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras, Rio Patras,A lot of work has been done lately in an attempt to assess accessibility. For the case of web rich-client applications several tools exist that simulate how a vision impaired or colour-blind person would perceive this content. In this work we propose a simulation tool for non-web Java™ Swing applications. Developers and designers face a real challenge when creating software that has to cope with a lot of interaction situations, as well as specific directives for ensuring an accessible interaction. The proposed standalone tool will assist them to explore user-centered design and important accessibility issues for their Java™ Swing implementations. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009.