Accessibility Statement

Gardeners Belmont Website Accessibility Statement

Gardeners Belmont is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible online experience for all visitors, including people with disabilities. This Accessibility Statement explains the steps we take to make our website easier to use and navigate for everyone in the Belmont community and beyond.

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 internationally recognised guidelines help ensure that digital content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with a wide range of abilities, assistive technologies, and devices.

Our goal is to make information about Gardeners Belmont, our gardening services, and our local Belmont area projects accessible to all users. We work to maintain and improve accessibility as we update our content, imagery, and service information.

Support for Screen Readers

The Gardeners Belmont website is designed to be compatible with modern screen readers used by people who are blind or have low vision. We aim to use clear page structures, heading levels, and descriptive text so that screen reader users can understand the content and navigate efficiently.

Where images are used to show garden designs, plant details, or Belmont area locations, we strive to include meaningful alternative text that describes the purpose or content of those images. Our intention is that key information about our gardening services is available even if images cannot be seen.

Keyboard Navigation

We understand that some users may prefer or need to navigate without a mouse. The Gardeners Belmont website is developed to support navigation using only a keyboard. Links, forms, and interactive elements are intended to be reachable and usable via the keyboard using common tab, shift plus tab, and enter or space key commands.

We also aim to provide a logical and predictable focus order, so that moving through menus and content areas is as straightforward as possible. Where focus indicators are available, we seek to make them visible so keyboard users can clearly see which element is currently selected.

Text, Layout, and Colour

We work to provide readable text and layouts that support users with low vision, reading differences, and cognitive disabilities. We seek to use consistent headings, clear language, and well-structured sections to help users understand information about our gardening services in Belmont and surrounding areas.

Our colour choices are selected with contrast in mind to make text easier to read against backgrounds. While we cannot guarantee perfect compatibility with every personal setting, we aim for contrast levels that meet or are close to WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. As we expand or update the Gardeners Belmont website with new services, seasonal offers, or project examples from the Belmont area, we review content and features with accessibility in mind. We may make technical or design changes over time to improve usability for assistive technologies and a wide range of devices.

Third Party Content

Some content or tools on our site may be provided by third parties. While we cannot fully control the accessibility of third party elements, we aim to work with providers that share our commitment to accessible online experiences where possible.

Contact for Accessibility Requests

If you experience any difficulty accessing information on the Gardeners Belmont website, encounter a barrier when using assistive technology, or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback. Please contact us through our usual contact methods published on our site and let us know:

What page or feature you were using, what type of device, browser, or assistive technology you were using, and what problem you encountered or what improvement you suggest.

We will review your request and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe. Where possible, we will provide the information you need in an accessible format and work to resolve any accessibility issues that fall within our control.

Accessibility for the Belmont Community

Our gardening services are designed to support the Belmont community, and we want our online presence to reflect that same inclusive approach. Whether you are researching accessible gardening options, planning improvements to your outdoor space, or seeking information about services available in the Belmont area, we want our website to be a helpful and accessible resource.

We appreciate your support and feedback as we continue to develop and improve the accessibility of the Gardeners Belmont website.