# Preface

The GNOME 2.8 Desktop Accessibility Guide describes how to configure, customize, and use the accessibility features of the GNOME 2.8 Desktop.

## Who Should Read This Guide

This guide is for users, system administrators, and anyone who is interested in how the GNOME 2.8 Desktop satisfies Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act.

## How This Guide Is Organized

This guide is structured in the following manner:

- accessintro-1 introduces you to accessibility in the GNOME Desktop.

- dtconfig-0 describes how to configure the mouse and keyboard to make these devices accessible to more users.

- keynav-0 describes how to navigate the GNOME Desktop from the keyboard only.

- themes-0 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.

## Related Documentation

The following guides are related to this guide:

- GNOME 2.8 Desktop System Administration Guide

- GNOME 2.8 Desktop User Guide