Gardeners Fitzrovia Accessibility Commitment

Gardeners Fitzrovia is committed to making our services and content accessible to everyone, including visitors to the Fitzrovia area seeking garden care and landscape advice. This accessibility statement explains how our team works to meet inclusive standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and how we support different ways of accessing our materials.

We aim to ensure that our local Gardeners in Fitzrovia content is perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for a wide range of users. Our approach covers both physical accessibility at the Fitzrovia gardens we maintain and digital accessibility for online resources and booking tools. We prioritise clear headings, semantic structure and consistent navigation.

Our digital presence is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies. We provide screen-reader support by using meaningful alt text for images, logical heading order, and ARIA roles where appropriate. We test pages with common screen readers and make adjustments to improve reading flow for people who rely on audio rendering.

To support keyboard-only users, the site and our interaction flows are built for keyboard navigation without requiring a mouse. Focus order is logical, visible focus indicators are provided, and interactive elements can be reached using Tab, Shift+Tab and Enter. We test forms and controls to ensure they are operable via keyboard alone.

Our local Fitzrovia gardeners provide on-site accessibility measures where practical: clear pathing around maintained beds, level access points, and placement of tools and materials to reduce trip hazards. When undertaking work in the Fitzrovia area we consider access needs and strive to communicate arrangements clearly and respectfully.

We follow WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines as our baseline. Key technical and content practices include:

Accessible features and standards

• Text alternatives: Descriptive alternatives for non-text content to support assistive technologies.
• Keyboard access: Full operation without a mouse and visible focus states.
• Readable content: Clear fonts, sufficient contrast, and resizable text.
• Consistent navigation: Predictable structure and headings for ease of orientation.
• Error identification: Clear messages and instructions for any input problems.

We also conduct periodic automated and manual testing against WCAG 2.1 AA checkpoints, and we review the experiences of people with disabilities to guide improvements.

Screen-reader support is verified by testing with multiple readers and by ensuring semantic HTML is used throughout. Where necessary we provide ARIA attributes to improve clarity for assistive agents, while avoiding unnecessary complexity that can confuse users.

We monitor accessibility over time. When we update online content or change garden signage and on-site arrangements in the Gardeners Fitzrovia area, we assess impact on accessibility and apply fixes promptly. Our development and maintenance teams receive regular guidance on inclusive practice.

We welcome accessibility requests and reasonable adjustments. If you need information in an alternative format, require help navigating content, or need specific arrangements for a Fitzrovia gardening visit, please get in touch via our standard contact channels. We will respond and work with you to find a suitable solution.

Our commitment is continuous improvement: we document issues, prioritise fixes that affect the most users, and publish updates to this accessibility statement when significant changes occur. For people seeking Gardeners in Fitzrovia services, accessibility is an ongoing focus, not a one-time task.

Limitations and alternatives: While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, occasional third-party content or legacy files may not meet all standards. We provide alternatives or assistance for essential materials on request and aim to remediate third-party shortcomings when possible.

Thank you for your interest in inclusive gardening and for helping us improve access across the Fitzrovia gardeners community. We value input and take accessibility seriously as part of our service to everyone.