Accessibility Toolkit
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In computing
, Accessibility Toolkit (ATK) refers in particular to the GNOME
ATK.
The GNOME ATK, a developer
toolkit
, allows programmers to use common GNOME accessibility
features in their applications
. This includes such features as high-contrast visual themes for the visually impaired and keyboard behaviour modifiers (e.g. sticky keys
) for those with diminished motor control.
s defined by the GNOME Accessibility Toolkit (ATK).
Computing
Computing is usually defined as the activity of using and improving computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology...
, Accessibility Toolkit (ATK) refers in particular to the GNOME
GNOME
GNOME is a desktop environment and graphical user interface that runs on top of a computer operating system. It is composed entirely of free and open source software...
ATK.
The GNOME ATK, a developer
Software developer
A software developer is a person concerned with facets of the software development process. Their work includes researching, designing, developing, and testing software. A software developer may take part in design, computer programming, or software project management...
toolkit
Toolkit
A toolkit is an assembly of tools; set of basic building units for graphical user interfaces.Things called toolkits include:* Abstract Window Toolkit* Accessibility Toolkit* Adventure Game Toolkit* B-Toolkit* Battlefield Mod Development Toolkit...
, allows programmers to use common GNOME accessibility
Accessibility
Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible. Accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access" and benefit from some system or entity...
features in their applications
Application software
Application software, also known as an application or an "app", is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Examples include enterprise software, accounting software, office suites, graphics software and media players. Many application programs deal principally with...
. This includes such features as high-contrast visual themes for the visually impaired and keyboard behaviour modifiers (e.g. sticky keys
Sticky keys
StickyKeys is an accessibility feature to help computer users who have physical disabilities, but it is also used by others as a means to reduce RSI...
) for those with diminished motor control.
Implementation
GAIL (the GNOME Accessibility Implementation Library) implements the accessibility interfaceInterface (computer science)
In the field of computer science, an interface is a tool and concept that refers to a point of interaction between components, and is applicable at the level of both hardware and software...
s defined by the GNOME Accessibility Toolkit (ATK).