Accessibility Statement
Gardeners Putney Website Accessibility Statement
Gardeners Putney is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive online experience for all customers, including disabled people and those using assistive technologies. This Accessibility Statement explains the steps we take to support accessibility on our website and our ongoing efforts to improve. Our goal is to make it simple for everyone in the Gardeners Putney area to explore our gardening services, request quotes, and find information without barriers.
Our Commitment to WCAG 2.1 AA Standards
We aim for our website to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines are recognised as an international standard for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments. Gardeners Putney regularly reviews the site design, structure, and content with reference to these guidelines, and we work to address any issues that might prevent full access to our information and services.
Screen Reader Support
The Gardeners Putney website is designed to be compatible with modern screen reader software used on current browsers and operating systems. We aim to use clear heading structures, descriptive page titles, and meaningful alternative text for important images so that visitors using screen readers can understand the purpose of each page and navigate easily between sections. We avoid relying on images alone to convey essential information and aim to provide text equivalents wherever possible, helping users in the Gardeners Putney area access our gardening services with clarity.
Keyboard Navigation
We recognise that many users cannot or prefer not to use a mouse. The Gardeners Putney website is being developed to support full navigation by keyboard alone. Visitors should be able to move through menus, forms, and interactive elements using keys such as Tab, Shift plus Tab, Enter, and the arrow keys where appropriate. Where possible, we provide a visible focus indicator so that keyboard users can identify which element is currently selected. We continuously review our forms, buttons, and other controls to improve keyboard accessibility for our customers in and around Putney.
Readable Content and Visual Design
We aim to use clear, simple language to describe our gardening services in the Gardeners Putney area, avoiding unnecessary jargon and complex sentences. We choose colour combinations that provide sufficient contrast between text and background so that content remains legible for users with visual impairments. Our layout is designed to be responsive, allowing content to be viewed on a range of devices and screen sizes without losing functionality. Users can also adjust zoom settings in their browser to enlarge text and images without breaking the page layout.
Ongoing Improvements and Testing
Accessibility is an ongoing process. Gardeners Putney periodically reviews and tests the website to identify issues that may affect users with disabilities. As we add new features or content about our gardening services, we aim to build them with accessibility in mind from the beginning. Where full compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA is not yet achievable, we work to provide accessible alternatives and plan improvements in future updates.
Contact for Accessibility Requests and Feedback
We welcome feedback from all visitors, especially those using assistive technologies or alternative access methods. If you experience any difficulty accessing information on the Gardeners Putney website, encounter a barrier when using screen readers or keyboard navigation, or have suggestions that could help us improve accessibility, you can contact us through the contact form on our website or by using the contact details provided on our contact page. Please share as much detail as you can about the page, feature, or content you were trying to use and the nature of the problem, including which device, browser, or assistive technology you were using.
We review all accessibility related requests and aim to respond within a reasonable time frame. Where possible, we will provide the information you need in an accessible format and work towards resolving any underlying accessibility issues. Our intention is to ensure that every person in the Gardeners Putney area can explore our gardening services online with confidence and independence.
