Features and capabilities may also be complemented with Microsoft Windows Accessibility Features and Aids.

Supports 3rd party accessibility products and technologies supported on Microsoft Windows.

Some 3rd Party Products May Not Be Fully Compatible.

(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually.

Supports

Keyboard access is provided throughout SQL Anywhere.

Keyboard shortcuts, shortcut keys, and menu commands are readily available in SQL Anywhere.

SQL Anywhere fully supports Microsoft Windows accessibility features.

(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.

Supports

SQL Anywhere does not disrupt or disable any accessibility features of the operating system.

SQL Anywhere supports large fonts in the title bar, toolbars and most dialogs and SQL Anywhere fully supports operating system accessibility features including StickyKeys, FilterKeys, MouseKeys, and High Contrast.

Microsoft Windows accessibility aids may be used with the software. Screen readers may be used with the software. Java-based components require screen readers that support Java Assistive Technology.

The Microsoft Windows magnifier application is available to magnify dialog text.

Windows Screen Magnifier may not always follow focus when using Tab or Shortcut Keys.

(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes.

Supports

Visual on-screen focus, highlighting and tracking is provided throughout SQL Anywhere.

For the Java-based components in SQL Anywhere, third-party screen reader used must support Java assistive technology.

Windows Screen Magnifier may not always follow focus for Java-based components when using Tab or Shortcut Keys.

(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.

Supports

SQL Anywhere supports both the Microsoft® Active Accessibility® and Java Accessibility programming interface which enable its components to be compatible with assistive technology.

For the Java-based components in SQL Anywhere, third-party screen reader used must support Java assistive technology.

(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.

Supports

SQL Anywhere utilizes standard and consistent images throughout the SQL Anywhere suite of applications.

(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.

Supports

SQL Anywhere uses standard system functions for displaying text.

(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.

Supports

SQL Anywhere supports system-wide colors settings as identified in the operating system display properties.

Customizations made in SQL Anywhere utilities for visual representation will be specific to the application, and does not change system-wide settings.

(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user.

Supports

SQL Anywhere uses animation sparingly.

Where animation is used, the information conveyed is not essential, or is supplementary.

(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

Supports

SQL Anywhere uses color coding in association with other visual indicators when conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.

The Sybase Central database statistics graphing application provides a user-selectable range of colors, while providing text/numeric output of the information as well.

(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.

Supports

Where color is used to convey information, SQL Anywhere allows a user to select from a wide range of colors.

SQL Anywhere supports operating system settings for high contrast color schemes that make the screen easier to view for some users by heightening screen contrast with alternate color combinations.

(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.

Supports

SQL Anywhere does not use flashing or blinking objects or text in any application user interface that falls within this frequency range.

(l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.

Supports

SQL Anywhere electronic forms (dialogs) support assistive technologies.

For the Java-based components in SQL Anywhere, third-party screen reader used must support Java assistive technology.

(a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided.

Supports

SQL Anywhere supports 3rd party technologies that make computer programs more accessible to people who use assistive technology.

SQL Anywhere also supports the use of screen readers to access user interface information. 3rd party products supporting Java Assistive Technologies are required for Java-Based tools.

(b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided.

Supports with Exceptions

SQL Anywhere supports the use of screen readers to access user interface information. SQL Anywhere, with few exceptions, also supports system large font settings.

(c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided.

Supports

SQL Anywhere does not require user hearing for access to any SQL Anywhere component functionality.

In all instances where SQL Anywhere provides an audio cue, it provides a visual cue as well.

(d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided.

Supports

SQL Anywhere does not require user hearing for access to any SQL Anywhere component functionality.

In all instances where SQL Anywhere provides an audio cue, it provides a visual cue as well.

(e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided.

Supports

SQL Anywhere components do not require speech recognition.

(f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided.

Supports

SQL Anywhere supports Microsoft Windows operating system tools such as MouseKeys, StickyKeys and FilterKeys as well as other assistive technologies.

(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.

Fully Supports

Documentation is provided in digital format for customers on the web and available for no- charge download at http://sybooks.sybase.com/.

(b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge.

Fully Supports

SQL Anywhere includes Help File documentation listing accessibility features. An individual may access and view Help File topics online or may select a topic for print.

(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.

Fully Supports

SQL Anywhere does not require user hearing for access to any SQL Anywhere component functionality.

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