# Preface

The GNOME &manrevision; Desktop Accessibility Guide describes how to configure, customize, and use the accessibility features of the GNOME &manrevision; Desktop.

## Who Should Read This Guide

This guide is for users, system administrators, and anyone who is interested in how the GNOME &gnomeversion; Desktop supports people with disabilities and addresses the requirements of Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act.

## How This Guide Is Organized

This guide 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 GNOME Desktop from the keyboard.

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

- introduces you to the assistive technologies that are available from the GNOME Desktop.

- describes the system administrator tasks that you need to perform before you can use the assistive technologies for the GNOME Desktop.

## Related Documentation

The following manuals are related to this guide:

- GNOME &manrevision; Desktop System Administration Guide

- GNOME &manrevision; Desktop User Guide