Gardeners Shoreditch Accessibility Statement
Gardeners Shoreditch is committed to providing a welcoming and usable experience for all visitors, including disabled people, older people, and anyone using assistive technologies. This accessibility statement describes the steps we take to improve accessibility for people in and around the Gardeners Shoreditch area and when using our digital services.
Our Accessibility Commitment
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make digital content more accessible for people with a wide range of access needs, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological differences. Our goal is to ensure that as many people as possible can access information about Gardeners Shoreditch services and activities without barriers.
Using Our Website
The Gardeners Shoreditch website is designed to be usable on a range of devices and browsers. Text is written in clear language where possible, with logical structure and headings to help visitors find information about gardening services, local Shoreditch projects, and accessible options in the area. We aim to keep layouts simple, reduce clutter, and support flexible zoom so that users can resize content without loss of functionality.
Screen Reader Support
Our pages are built so that users of screen readers and other assistive technologies can navigate and understand our content. We use descriptive headings, meaningful page titles, and informative text for images where these images convey important information. The reading order of content is designed to follow a logical sequence, supporting a smoother experience for people exploring Gardeners Shoreditch content via speech output or braille displays.
Keyboard Navigation
We aim for all primary functions on our website to be operable using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse or touch gestures. This includes the ability to move through menus, open and close navigational elements, submit forms, and reach key information about gardening services in Shoreditch. Focus indicators are present so users can see which element is currently selected, helping people who rely on keyboard access to move confidently through each page.
Visual Design and Readability
We work to maintain sufficient colour contrast between text and background so that content is easier to read, especially for visitors with low vision or colour vision differences. Text can typically be resized up to 200 percent using browser tools without breaking layout or hiding important information. We avoid using colour alone to convey meaning, and we aim for consistent layouts so users can quickly recognise key sections such as service details, booking information, or Shoreditch area guidance.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we regularly review our website to identify issues and areas for improvement. When new features are added to support Gardeners Shoreditch customers and local residents, we consider accessibility from the earliest design stages. Where we find barriers, we prioritise fixes based on impact and frequency, especially for tasks such as contacting us, requesting gardening services, or accessing essential information.
Third Party Content
Some content or tools used in connection with Gardeners Shoreditch may be provided by third parties. While we do not control these external systems, we work to choose services that follow accessibility best practice wherever possible. If you experience barriers with any third party element that affects your ability to access our information or services, we encourage you to tell us so we can explore alternative options.
Requesting Assistance or Adjustments
If you experience any difficulty using our website or accessing information about Gardeners Shoreditch, you can contact us to request assistance or reasonable adjustments. You may wish to tell us about the page or service you were using, what you were trying to do, and the technology or browser you use. This information helps us understand the issue more clearly and work towards a suitable solution.
We welcome feedback from disabled users, carers, access professionals, and the wider Shoreditch community. Your comments are important in helping us improve accessibility and ensure our gardening services remain inclusive and usable for everyone in the Gardeners Shoreditch area.
