Accessibility Statement for Gardeners Charlton

This accessibility statement explains how Gardeners Charlton (including gardeners of Charlton and local Charlton gardeners) approaches inclusive design for people of all abilities. Our aim is to make information about gardening in Charlton and Gardeners in Charlton services perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for everyone. We describe how we meet recognized accessibility standards and the features we provide to support a wide range of assistive technologies.

We follow WCAG 2.1 AA as our target standard. That means we have implemented multiple measures to improve readability, contrast, and navigation so that users who rely on screen magnifiers, alternate color schemes, or voice output can access the same content. Our commitment extends to the gardeners of Charlton team practices and to the written resources we publish about gardening in Charlton.

Our content is structured with clear headings and predictable layout to help screen readers and switch devices. We use semantic HTML and ARIA where necessary to communicate structure to assistive technology. For people who use a screen reader, key sections are labelled and ordered logically so the sequence of information about Gardeners Charlton services is clear and consistent.

Keyboard navigation is a priority. You can navigate our pages using the Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter and Arrow keys to move through links, form controls and menus without requiring a mouse. Focus indicators are visible, and interactive elements receive logical focus order so that Charlton gardening service details are discoverable by keyboard users and by users of alternative input devices.

We provide alternatives for non-text content and ensure media controls are operable. Where images, diagrams or charts are used to explain Gardeners Charlton processes, we include descriptive captions and text alternatives. Video or audio materials include transcripts or captions when relevant. Our goal is that all users, including those using text-to-speech, can follow the same information and instructions.

To support low-vision and dyslexic readers we apply readable typography, spacing and contrast. Text sizes are scalable without loss of content or functionality. Color is not the only means of conveying information: icons, labels and text cues are used in combination. These design choices help both local Charlton gardeners and visitors find what they need.

Below is a concise list of practical accessibility features we maintain for Gardeners Charlton pages and services:

• WCAG 2.1 AA alignment — ongoing audits and remediation to meet guidelines.
• Screen-reader support — semantic markup, ARIA landmarks, and labelled controls.
• Keyboard navigation — full operation via keyboard with clear focus styles.
• Responsive design — content adapts to various screen sizes and orientations.
• Text alternatives — alt text for images and captions for media where applicable.

We also monitor compatibility with assistive tools and test using common screen readers and keyboard-only workflows. When we make changes to content about gardening in Charlton or the gardeners in Charlton services, we validate that accessibility features remain intact and that new content is accessible from the start.

If you encounter an accessibility issue with any part of our content, please contact our accessibility team using the contact options provided on this site so we can record your request and respond. We aim to acknowledge accessibility requests promptly and to work with you to provide information in an accessible format, or to identify reasonable adjustments for any service or material related to Gardeners Charlton.