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<chapter id="accessintro-1">
<title>Introduction to Accessibility</title>
<indexterm>
<primary>Section 508</primary>
</indexterm>
<para>
This chapter introduces you to accessibility in the GNOME Desktop.
</para>
<para>
All software products should incorporate accessibility features to enable people with disabilities to use the software easily and efficiently. Recent legislation such as Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
heightens awareness of the need to provide accessible software.
</para>
<para>
The GNOME Desktop is easy to use and incorporates many accessibility features. Every supported application and utility in the GNOME 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 GNOME Desktop thanks to the customization tools that are available. These customization tools enable you to
fine-tune the appearance and behavior of the desktop.
</para>
<para>
The ability to easily customize the GNOME Desktop contributes greatly to the accessibility of the desktop. This guide describes the various options available to
meet your particular needs.
</para>
</chapter>
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