Accessibility Statement for Gardeners Selsdon Website

This Accessibility Statement applies to the Gardeners Selsdon website. We want as many people as possible in the Selsdon area and beyond to be able to use our digital information and services. Our goal is to provide an inclusive and accessible online experience, so that customers can find out about gardeners in Selsdon and related services without barriers.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are committed to aligning our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, including those who use assistive technologies. Our aim is to ensure that visitors who need gardening services in Selsdon can navigate our site clearly and easily.

Measures We Take

To support accessibility, we actively work to:

Use clear and consistent layouts to help users find information about gardeners and services in Selsdon more easily.

Use meaningful headings and structure so that content is logically grouped and simple to navigate with assistive tools.

Maintain sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds to support users with low vision or colour blindness.

Use plain and descriptive language wherever possible, particularly when describing our gardening services in the Selsdon area.

Screen Reader Support

Our website is designed to work with common screen readers. We use appropriate HTML markup so that headings, paragraphs, and lists can be interpreted correctly. Text alternatives are added to meaningful images wherever possible, helping users understand key information about Gardeners Selsdon even when they cannot see the images.

Where we feature images related to gardening work in Selsdon, we aim to describe them in a way that adds context without overwhelming users with unnecessary detail.

Keyboard Navigation

The site is intended to be fully navigable using a keyboard. This supports users who cannot or prefer not to use a mouse. You should be able to:

Move through menus and page sections using standard keyboard commands such as the Tab, Shift plus Tab, and Enter keys.

Access buttons and controls on contact or service pages for Gardeners Selsdon using only the keyboard.

Clearly see which element has keyboard focus as you move around the page, making it easier to know where you are at any time.

Compatibility and Testing

We aim for our website to function with modern browsers and assistive technologies commonly used today. This includes current versions of popular browsers and widely used screen readers on desktop or mobile devices. We periodically review and test key pages related to Gardeners Selsdon services to check for accessibility issues and improve the experience for users.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. While we strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards, there may be areas that need further work. We regularly review the site, update content, and refine code to improve usability for everyone in the Selsdon community and beyond, including people with disabilities.

Contact for Accessibility Requests

If you experience any difficulty using the Gardeners Selsdon website or encounter content that you cannot access, you can contact us to request assistance or alternative formats. When you contact us, please describe:

The page or section where you had the problem.

The type of issue you experienced, such as trouble with navigation, reading text, or using forms.

The technology you were using, for example your device, browser, or assistive software if relevant.

We will review your request and respond as soon as we reasonably can. Your feedback helps us improve the accessibility of our online information about gardeners in Selsdon.

Accessibility Feedback and Future Updates

We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions on how to make the Gardeners Selsdon website more accessible. As we develop new pages or features, accessibility will remain a core part of our design and review process. This statement will be reviewed and updated when we make significant changes to our website or our accessibility approach.