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Accessibility Commitment — Dulwich Gardeners

Accessibility Statement for Gardeners Dulwich Services

We are committed to making services provided by Gardeners Dulwich and gardeners in Dulwich accessible to everyone. This accessibility statement explains how we are working to meet accessibility standards and how people with disabilities can use our content and services. Our approach includes design, development, and ongoing testing to help people with diverse abilities find and use information with confidence.

Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. We aim to ensure that content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust across devices and assistive technologies. Where full conformance is not yet achieved, we provide reasonable workarounds and plan improvements in an accessible, transparent manner.

Key accessibility features include:

• Semantic structure: clear headings, lists, and landmarks to help screen-reader navigation;
• Keyboard accessibility: full functionality via keyboard for users who do not use a mouse;
• Readable content: clear language, sufficient contrast, and scalable text for better readability;
• ARIA support: where appropriate, accessible ARIA roles and labels are used to improve interaction with assistive technologies.

Screen-reader support: our pages are tested with common screen readers and with a focus on meaningful document structure. Headings, lists, and buttons include descriptive text so that assistive technologies clearly announce purpose and function. We use alt attributes and descriptive labels for non-text content when applicable to provide equivalent experiences for people who are blind or have low vision.

Keyboard navigation: users can navigate our content using standard keyboard controls. Interactive elements, such as form controls and navigation links, receive visual focus indicators. We avoid keyboard traps and ensure that focus order is logical and consistent to provide predictable, efficient navigation for keyboard-only users.

Testing and validation: we perform a mix of automated checks and manual testing with assistive technologies and keyboard-only scenarios. Accessibility tests are included in the development lifecycle and reviewed periodically to account for updates to content and third-party components.

Third-party content and embedded tools: we strive to ensure third-party widgets and embedded content meet accessibility expectations. Where third-party content does not meet our standards, we either provide accessible alternatives or clear guidance for interaction to maintain an inclusive experience for users across the Dulwich area.

Maintenance and improvements: accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We schedule regular reviews, update components to meet evolving standards, and prioritize fixes that impact the greatest number of users. Staff training and developer guidelines support consistent implementation of accessible practices for gardeners Dulwich team members and partners.

If you encounter barriers or need assistance accessing content, please contact our accessibility team via the contact options provided on this site or through the administrative channels associated with your account. We respond to accessibility requests promptly and will work with you to provide information in an accessible format or to offer an alternative solution. Response time and the nature of any reasonable adjustments will be handled on a case-by-case basis.