Getting_Started

In order to use the accessibility features in Elluminate Live!, you must meet the following system requirements.

The full set of accessibility features are available only in the English version of Elluminate Live! version 10.

Only Windows operating systems support all of the Elluminate Live! accessibility features:

Java version 1.5 or higher (32-bit only) is required to run Elluminate Live! and the Java Accessibility Bridge (see below)¹..

To check to see if you have the correct version of Java, open the following web page:

The text under “Step 1- Get the Required Software” will tell you whether or not you have the required version of Java Web Start and, if not, provide a link to the Java download page.

JAWS (version 9, 10 or 11) is the only supported screen reader for Elluminate Live! version 10.

The Java™ Accessibility Bridge is a technology that allows assistive technologies (such as screen readers, magnifiers, etc.) to access Java applications and applets, including Elluminate Live! In order to use Elluminate Live! with the JAWS screen reader, you must install Java Access Bridge version 2.0.1 or higher.

Whenever you install a new version of Java, you must re-install the Java Accessibility Bridge. There is no need to download the installer again; after the first installation you can find it in the following location:
C:\Program Files\Java Access Bridge\installer.exe

If you will be using JAWS to navigate through the Elluminate Live! interface, be sure to do the following:

3. Configure JAWS to read all access keys so the mnemonic keys are spoken aloud; otherwise, you won’t be able to identify them. In JAWS, choose Options > Basic and select "Speak all".

It is advisable to enter the session early (before it “officially” starts) so you can configure your Elluminate Live! interface to suit your particular needs. How early you can enter the session is set by the session creator. The default is 30 minutes but the session creater may change that.

1. For those using audio in your Elluminate Live! session, run the Audio Setup Wizard to ensure your microphone and speakers are set to suitable levels. For details, see Using the Audio Setup Wizard.

2. For all users, set which Audible and Visual Notifications you wish to receive in the session. For details, see Audible and Visual Notifications.

Elluminate Live! has been designed to meet the needs of users of various abilities. Some of the accessibility features are helpful to those whose mobility make it difficult for them to use a mouse, others are for users who are deaf or hard of hearing and others are for users with limited vision (including color blindness) or no vision.

The following table lists the various target audiences and the accessibility features from which each would benefit, including a reference to the relevant section in this document. To go directly to a row in the table, click on one of the links below:

User Issue	Accessibility Features
Low Vision	Activity Window: refer to The Activity Window Audible Notifications: refer to Audible Notifications Accelerator keys: refer to Accelerator Keys Hot keys: refer to Hot Keys Keyboard navigation: refer to Keyboard Navigation Chat options Text Size and Make Text Bigger: refer to Chat Options Notes options Text Size and Make Text Bigger: refer to Notes Options Session Plan Display Setting preferences: refer to Session Plan Options Application Sharing Hosting Option preference Emphasize cursor: refer to Hosting Options Video window size options: refer to Video Options
Blind	Activity Window: refer to The Activity Window Audible Notifications: refer to Audible Notifications Accelerator keys: refer to Accelerator Keys Hot keys: refer to Hot Keys Keyboard navigation: refer to Keyboard Navigation
Deaf or Hard of Hearing	Activity Window: refer to The Activity Window Visual Notifications: refer to Visual Notifications Closed-Captioning: refer to Closed-Captioning Audio volume controls: refer to Adjusting Your Microphone and Speaker Levels Audio Setup Wizard: refer to Using the Audio Setup Wizard
Mobility	Accelerator keys: refer to Accelerator Keys Hot keys: refer to Hot Keys Mnemonic keys: refer to Mnemonics Keyboard navigation: refer to Keyboard Navigation
Color Blind	Session Plan Viewing Option preferences Color of covered items and Color of action hyperlinks: refer to Viewing Options Application Sharing Hosting Option preferences Highlight shared region and Emphasize cursor: refer to Hosting Options Application Sharing Viewing Option preferences Highlight when presented and Highlight when controlling: refer to Viewing Options

1. A 64-bit version of Java is not compatible with the Java Accessibility Bridge, which only comes in a 32-bit version. (Back to main text.)