Accessibility Statement for Gardeners Somers Town

Gardeners Somers Town is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors to our website and for people seeking gardening services in the Somers Town area. This accessibility statement explains our approach, the standards we work to, and how you can contact us if you need adjustments or have feedback.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We aim to make our online information and services easy to use for everyone, including disabled people, older people, and those using assistive technologies. Our goal is to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make digital content more accessible to people with a wide range of access needs.

We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process. As we update information about our gardening services in Somers Town, we continually review how changes may affect accessibility and take steps to improve usability for all visitors.

Compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA

We are working to ensure that our website follows the WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria as closely as possible. This includes providing clear structure and headings, maintaining sufficient colour contrast, offering meaningful link text, and presenting content in a logical reading order. We also aim to make sure that text is readable, that content can be enlarged, and that important information is not conveyed by colour alone.

Although we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, there may be some areas that do not yet fully meet these standards. When we become aware of any issues, we prioritise resolving them as part of our ongoing accessibility work.

Screen-Reader Support

Our website is designed to work with common screen-reader software so that people who are blind or partially sighted can access information about our Somers Town gardening services. Pages use descriptive headings, text alternatives for images where appropriate, and simple layouts to help screen-reader users navigate and understand content.

We aim to keep decorative images to a minimum and avoid complex visual elements that are not essential. Where images are used to convey information, we provide text descriptions to support screen-reader access.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is built to be navigable using a keyboard alone, without the need for a mouse or trackpad. Visitors should be able to move through menus, links, and form fields using keyboard commands such as the Tab, Shift + Tab, and Enter keys.

We aim to ensure that the focus order is logical and visible, so you can clearly see which element is selected as you move around the page. If you encounter any part of the site that is difficult to use with a keyboard, please let us know so we can review and improve it.

Accessible Content and Layout

We use plain, clear language wherever possible to describe our gardening services in Somers Town and surrounding areas. Content is organised into short paragraphs with headings and subheadings that help you find the information you need. We avoid unnecessary jargon and provide explanations for terms related to our services when needed.

Where forms are used, we aim to provide clear labels and instructions so that all users, including those using assistive technologies, can complete them accurately.

Contact for Accessibility Requests

If you have difficulty accessing any part of our website, or if you need information about Gardeners Somers Town in a different format, you can contact us using the usual contact details on our website. Please tell us what you need, such as large print, an alternative digital format, or help with understanding any part of our online information.

When you get in touch, it is helpful if you can include details of the page or content you were trying to use, what went wrong, and what device and browser you were using. This information helps us identify and resolve any accessibility issues more quickly.

Feedback and Continuous Improvement

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our website and services in the Somers Town area. Your comments help us understand where we can improve and guide future updates. We review this accessibility statement regularly to reflect the current state of our website and any changes we have made to improve access for all users.

Our aim is to make Gardeners Somers Town easy to use and inclusive for everyone, and we appreciate your support in helping us achieve that goal.