Gardeners Hoxton Accessibility Statement

Gardeners Hoxton is committed to ensuring that our website and our gardening services in the Hoxton area are accessible to the widest possible audience. We aim to provide a positive, inclusive experience for all users, including people with disabilities, and to support independent access to information about our services.

Our Accessibility Commitment

We are working towards full compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA. These internationally recognised guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of access needs, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor disabilities.

By aligning our website with WCAG 2.1 AA, we seek to make it easier for everyone in the accessible Gardeners Hoxton area to find, understand, and use information about our gardening services, without facing unnecessary barriers.

Screen-Reader Compatibility

The Gardeners Hoxton website is designed to be compatible with common screen-reading technologies. We use clear heading structures, descriptive page titles, and meaningful text labels so that screen-reader users can navigate efficiently and understand the content in context.

Images used on our pages are being reviewed and updated with alternative text where appropriate, so that key information is available to people who rely on screen readers or who choose to browse with images switched off.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is being developed so that the main functions are accessible using only a keyboard, without the need for a mouse or touch input. This includes the ability to move through menus, forms, and interactive elements using the keyboard alone.

We aim to ensure that the tab order is logical and predictable, that visible focus indicators are present, and that users can access key sections of content efficiently. This supports visitors who use keyboard navigation tools as well as people who prefer to browse without a pointing device.

Text, Layout, and Readability

To support users across the accessible Gardeners Hoxton community, we focus on clear and simple language, consistent layouts, and good colour contrast. Our design is intended to be readable on a range of screen sizes, including mobile devices, and to allow users to zoom text without losing access to important information.

We aim to avoid relying solely on colour to convey meaning and to structure our content using headings and paragraphs that are easy to scan and understand.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our website and our digital content to identify issues and make improvements over time. Where full compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA is not yet achieved, we are working to prioritise fixes that will provide the greatest benefit to our users.

We also seek feedback from people who use assistive technologies and accessible browsing methods, so that we can better understand real-world needs in the Hoxton area and adapt our services accordingly.

Requesting Assistance or Alternative Formats

If you experience any difficulty using the Gardeners Hoxton website, or if you need information about our gardening services in an alternative format, we want to hear from you. You can contact us to request support, provide details of an accessibility barrier, or ask for content in another format, such as large print or a simplified version.

When you contact us with an accessibility request, please include as much detail as possible, such as the page or content you were trying to access, the type of device and browser you were using, and any assistive technology involved. This information helps us investigate the issue more quickly and work towards a suitable solution.

Feedback on Accessibility

Your feedback is important in helping us improve both our website and our accessible gardening services in Hoxton. If you have suggestions, encounter any problems, or wish to share positive experiences, please let us know. We review all feedback and use it to guide our next steps in enhancing accessibility for everyone who uses Gardeners Hoxton.