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# Java Access Bridge Programmer's Guide for Assistive Technology Developers

Java Accessibility Guide > Java Access Bridge Programmer's Guide for Assistive Technology Developers

This guide is intended for those who develop assistive technology products. If you want to create Java applications that support assistive technologies, see How to Support Assistive Technologies from The Swing Tutorial.

This guide covers the following topics:

## Introduction to Java Access Bridge

- Overview of Java Access Bridge
- Architecture of Java Access Bridge
- Related Information

## Java Access Bridge API

- API Files
- API Changes from 2.0.1
- API Calls
  - Initialization/Shutdown Functions
  - Gateway Functions
  - Event Handling Functions
  - General Functions
  - Accessible Context Functions
  - Accessible Text Functions
  - Accessible Value Functions
  - Accessible Selection Functions
- API Data Structures
- API Callbacks

## Troubleshooting

- Known Problems
- Usage Tips

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