# Preface

The GNOME 2.2 Desktop Accessibility Guide describes how to configure, customize, and use the accessibility features of the GNOME 2.2 desktop.

## Who Should Use This Book

This manual is for users, system administrators, and anyone who is interested in how the GNOME 2.0 desktop satisfies Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act.

## How This Book Is Organized

This manual is structured in the following manner:

- introduces you to accessibility in the GNOME desktop.

- describes how to configure the mouse and keyboard to make these devices accessible to more users.

- describes how to navigate the desktop from the keyboard only.

- describes the methods you can use to change the appearance of the desktop to enhance the accessibility of the desktop for users with visual impairments.

## Related Books

The following manuals are related to this manual:

- GNOME 2.2 Desktop System Administration Guide

- GNOME 2.2 Desktop User Guide