Accessibility Statement

Gardeners Leaves Green Accessibility Commitment

Gardeners Leaves Green is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all visitors to our accessible Gardeners Leaves Green area and digital services. We aim to ensure that people of all abilities, including those using assistive technologies, can access information, explore gardening resources, and enjoy our green spaces with confidence.

Our Accessibility Standards

We are working to align our website and digital content with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines are recognised as the international standard for making online content more accessible for people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Our goal is that visitors to the Gardeners Leaves Green website, as well as on-site digital screens and information points in our accessible Gardeners Leaves Green area, can use and understand our content without unnecessary barriers.

Screen Reader Compatibility

The Gardeners Leaves Green website is designed to support users who rely on screen readers and other assistive technologies. We use clear page structures, headings, and descriptive text for images where possible, so that visitors can navigate and understand content through audio output or braille displays.

We aim to ensure that key information about the accessible Gardeners Leaves Green area, such as opening times, routes, facilities, and gardening guidance, can be accessed and understood using common screen reader software. Text alternatives are provided for important images, icons, and non-text content where they convey essential information.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is being developed to be fully navigable using a keyboard alone, without the need for a mouse or touch input. This supports users who have mobility or dexterity challenges and prefer or need to use keyboard commands or alternative input devices.

We aim to maintain a logical tab order, visible focus indicators, and accessible forms so that visitors can move consistently through menus, content sections, and interactive elements. This includes booking features, contact forms, and information pages linked to the accessible Gardeners Leaves Green area.

Visual Design and Readability

We are working to meet recommended colour contrast ratios to support visitors with low vision or colour vision differences. Where possible, text can be resized using browser controls without losing content or functionality. We aim to avoid relying solely on colour to convey meaning, using clear labels and patterns to support understanding.

The language used on the Gardeners Leaves Green website is intended to be clear and straightforward, making it easier for people with a range of cognitive or learning needs to understand information about our services and accessible green spaces.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our content, design, and technical features to improve access for everyone. When new sections are added, including information about accessible routes, step-free areas, or adapted gardening activities at Gardeners Leaves Green, we aim to apply the same accessibility standards from the outset.

Feedback and Accessibility Requests

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of the Gardeners Leaves Green website and our accessible Gardeners Leaves Green area. Your comments help us identify issues and prioritise improvements.

If you experience any barriers, need information in a different format, or would like to discuss specific accessibility requirements related to visiting Gardeners Leaves Green, you can contact us through our published contact channels. When you get in touch, please describe the issue you encountered, the page or service you were using, and any assistive technology involved, if you are comfortable sharing this information.

We will review all accessibility requests and aim to respond within a reasonable time frame, offering an alternative solution where possible while we work on longer-term improvements.