The Java™ Access Bridge is a technology that enables assistive technologies, such as screen readers and magnifiers, to access Java applications and applets. To use Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing version 12.6 or higher with the JAWS screen reader, you must enable Java Access Bridge version 2.0.3 or higher.
The version of Java that comes bundled with the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher does not support the Java Access Bridge.
One such feature is support for the JAWS screen reader. Blackboard supports JAWS versions 13 and 14. Older versions of JAWS may work but Blackboard does not officially support them. The full set of accessibility features is available only in the English version of Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing 12.6 or later.