Gardeners Barnet Accessibility Statement
This Accessibility Statement explains how Gardeners Barnet works to provide an accessible and inclusive online experience for all visitors, including disabled people, older people, and those using assistive technologies. Our goal is to make information about accessible gardeners in Barnet easy to find, understand, and use.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Gardeners Barnet is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of needs, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive differences.
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards wherever we can. We want people in the Barnet area to be able to explore local gardening services with confidence, regardless of the technology they use.
Measures We Take to Support Accessibility
To support accessibility, Gardeners Barnet takes the following measures:
We design and develop pages with clear structure and logical heading levels so that users can navigate the content efficiently. Text is written in plain, simple language wherever possible to help users understand information about gardening services quickly.
We aim to provide sufficient colour contrast between text and background so that information remains readable for users with low vision or colour vision deficiencies. Where images are used, we work to provide meaningful alternative text so that screen reader users can understand the purpose and content of each image.
Screen Reader Compatibility
The Gardeners Barnet website is designed to be compatible with commonly used screen readers. We use proper HTML markup and descriptive headings to help screen reader users move through content about accessible gardeners in Barnet without confusion.
Forms and interactive elements are labelled so that people who rely on assistive technologies know what information is required and what actions will be taken when a button or control is used. We aim to ensure that important content is available as text and not only as images or complex layouts.
Keyboard Navigation
Gardeners Barnet supports navigation by keyboard alone, without a mouse. Users should be able to move through menus, links, and form fields using the Tab, Shift plus Tab, Enter, and arrow keys. The focus indicator is designed to be visible, so it is clear which element is currently selected.
Where possible, we avoid keyboard traps, so users can move into and out of interactive components easily. We aim to keep the navigation consistent across the website, so that both new and returning users can find content quickly.
Ongoing Improvements to Accessibility
We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time project. As we add or update information about gardeners in Barnet, we review content and features against WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines. We welcome feedback from users and use it to guide further improvements.
There may still be areas of the site that do not yet fully meet the intended level of accessibility, especially where third-party content or tools are used. We are working to identify and resolve such issues wherever possible.
Contact for Accessibility Requests and Feedback
If you experience any difficulty using the Gardeners Barnet website, or if you need information about accessible gardening services in a different format such as large print or plain text, you can contact us through the contact form provided on our website.
Please describe the page or feature you were using, the problem you encountered, and the assistive technology or device you were using if applicable. This information helps us investigate the issue and work on a suitable solution.
We review all accessibility requests and feedback and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe. Your comments play an important role in helping us make Gardeners Barnet more accessible for everyone in the community.
