Alfonso Siciliano @alfonsosiciliano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
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provides the Ports Collection, a convenient way to install applications. Some ports allow users to configure options before building and installing. By default, this configuration is done through an interactive menu in the terminal.

To improve readability and especially for users with low vision or color blindness, it's important to offer simple and customizable color options. These features have recently been implemented and documented in the preview version of the FreeBSD Accessibility Handbook:
freebsd-accessibility-9d667f.g

The next step is to extend these features to all terminal-based graphical components.

I'd love to hear from you:
Do you use any accessibility features in the terminal?
Which color-related assistive technologies make the biggest difference in your daily workflow?

Together, we can make FreeBSD more accessible for everyone.

Screenshot showing four different terminal windows running the FreeBSD Ports Collection configuration menu for Vim. Each window demonstrates a different color scheme, illustrating the newly implemented color customization options for improved accessibility. The configurations include toggles for language support and ctags options, with varying background and text colors to enhance readability for users with different visual needs.
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