Preface
Table of Contents
Intended Audience
This handbook is intended for anyone interested in the assistive technologies available in the FreeBSD operating system. Users and administrators can learn how to configure the system for accessibility. Developers will find resources and guidance to help them create, improve, and test accessible software.
Organization of this Book
This book is organized into sections, chapters, and paragraphs, all of which can be read independently and out of order. The first section, Part I. General, provides guidance on how to seek help and includes various miscellaneous topics. The second section, Part II. Vision, focuses on assistive technologies for visual accessibility; It is intentionally free of images to maximize accessibility All sections and chapters are self-contained and can be read in any order.
Chapters:
- Help
Explains where and how to seek support within the FreeBSD community.
- Virtual Terminal
Highlights features of the system’s virtual console for visual accessibility.
- Colors
Describes how to customize color settings in graphical environments for better visibility.
- Low Vision
Introduces tools and settings for users with low vision.
- Blindness
Covers accessibility tools and configurations for blind users, including screen readers, text-based utilities, and relevant ports.
- Development
Offers guidelines and resources for developers to enhance accessibility for users with visual impairments.
Last modified on: June 14, 2025 by Alfonso Siciliano