Accessibility Statement for Gardeners Canary Wharf Website
Gardeners Canary Wharf is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive online experience for all users, including disabled and older people in the Canary Wharf area and beyond. This Accessibility Statement explains the steps we are taking to make our website easy to use, understand and navigate for as many visitors as possible.
Our Accessibility Commitment
We aim to align our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, known as WCAG 2.1, at the AA level. These guidelines are widely recognised as the international standard for web accessibility. By following these principles, we seek to make our content perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for users with a wide range of access needs.
Accessibility is an ongoing process. As our gardening services in Canary Wharf grow and our website content changes, we will continue to review and improve the site to maintain and, where possible, exceed WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Screen Reader Compatibility
The Gardeners Canary Wharf website is designed to support visitors who use screen readers and other assistive technologies. We aim to:
Use clear and descriptive page titles that reflect the content on each page, helping users understand where they are on the site. Provide headings in a logical order so that screen reader users can move through the content efficiently. Include descriptive alternative text for informative images, such as examples of accessible gardens in Canary Wharf, so that users who cannot see the images can still understand their purpose. Avoid using images of text wherever possible, and where such images are necessary, provide equivalent text descriptions in the surrounding content.
Keyboard Navigation
The website is designed to be usable with a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse or touch screen. This is important for visitors who have mobility or motor impairments, as well as those who prefer keyboard use. We aim to:
Ensure that all interactive elements, such as menus, forms and buttons, can be accessed using the Tab, Shift plus Tab and Enter keys. Provide a visible focus state so users can see which element is currently selected as they move through the page. Maintain a logical tab order so that navigation flows consistently from the top of the page through menus, content areas and forms. Avoid setting time limits for interactions wherever possible, giving users enough time to read and use content about our local gardening services.
Text, Colour and Layout
To support visitors with low vision, colour blindness or reading difficulties, we aim to:
Use sufficient colour contrast between text and background. Use clear, readable fonts and maintain a consistent layout throughout the site. Allow text to be resized using browser tools without loss of content or functionality. Avoid relying on colour alone to convey important information about our gardening services in Canary Wharf.
Ongoing Improvements
We regularly review the Gardeners Canary Wharf website, including new pages and features, to check for potential accessibility issues. Where we identify barriers, we work to resolve them as quickly as practicable. We also take into account feedback from users, industry best practice and any updates to WCAG or relevant regulations.
Accessibility Feedback and Requests
If you experience any difficulty using the Gardeners Canary Wharf website, or if you need information about our services in a different format, such as large print, plain text or an alternative digital format, you can contact us. When getting in touch, please tell us which page or section you were trying to use and describe the problem you encountered. This helps us investigate and improve the site for you and other users.
We will review all accessibility requests and aim to respond in a reasonable timeframe. Where possible, we will provide an accessible alternative or make an adjustment so that you can access the information you need about our gardeners and services in the Canary Wharf area.
Statement Review
This Accessibility Statement is kept under regular review to ensure it reflects the current state of the Gardeners Canary Wharf website and our ongoing efforts to improve accessibility. As we introduce new features, content or technology, we will continue to assess their impact on accessibility and update this statement when necessary.
