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diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fcd76ba --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> +<chapter id="accessintro-1"> + <title>Introduction to Accessibility</title> + <para>This chapter introduces you to accessibility in the GNOME desktop.</para> + <sect1 id="accessintro-2"> + <title>Overview of Accessibility</title> + <para>The core business of Sun Microsystems is to connect people to information +and services, including people with disabilities. Therefore, a key goal of +Sun Microsystems is to provide a desktop that incorporates accessibility features +to enable people with disabilities to use the desktop easily and efficiently. +Recent legislation such as Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act also +heightens awareness of the need to provide accessible software. </para> + <para>The GNOME desktop is easy to use and incorporates many accessibility +features. Every application and utility in the desktop is designed with accessibility +and usability in mind. Users with physical disabilities such as low vision +or impaired motor skills can use all of the functionality of the desktop thanks +to the customization tools that are available. The customization tools enable +you to customize the appearance and behavior of the desktop.</para> + <para> The customizability of the desktop contributes greatly to the accessibility +of the desktop. This manual describes the various customization options that +you can use to tailor the desktop to suit your particular needs.</para> + </sect1> +</chapter> |