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Assistive Technologies
The GNOME user interface incorporates many accessibility features and specially de-
signed assistive technologies which contribute greatly to the accessibility of the GNOME
desktop.
This chapter describes several assistive technology applications designed to meet the
needs of users with physical disabilities such as low vision or impaired motor skills.
4.1 General Accessibility Features
A number of technologies can be of assistance to people with different types of disabil-
ities. These are covered in this section.
4.1.1 Desktop Appearance Enhancement
There are several ways to customize the appearance of the GNOME desktop to suit
your specific needs. Themes are the most effective way to change the appearance of
the desktop in a consistent manner. You can also customize different components of
the desktop to achieve the display settings that you require. You can configure the
desktop and applications in addition to using themes or as an alternative to themes. For
details, see
Chapter 3, Customizing Your Settings (page 49).
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