Accessibility Statement for Gardening Rotherhithe

Gardening Rotherhithe is committed to making our online presence and community gardening information accessible to everyone. This accessibility statement explains how we support inclusive access, the standards we follow, and how people can request accommodations. Our aim is to ensure that information about gardening in Rotherhithe, community garden projects and local planting advice is usable by as many people as possible.

We follow the WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standard as a baseline for our pages and digital content. That means we design pages to be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for a wide range of users. In practice, this covers colour contrast for readable horticultural content, clear structure for garden activity listings, and accessible forms for signup and enquiries about Rotherhithe gardening events.

We build with assistive technology in mind: our content is structured for good screen-reader support and logical navigation. When you access Rotherhithe gardening resources, you should expect meaningful headings, alt text for images where appropriate, and semantic HTML that helps people who use screen readers to find advice on planting, soil care, and community beds.

Keyboard navigation matters to many users. We ensure that interactive elements are reachable and usable with a keyboard alone, including menu controls for local garden listings, booking forms for volunteer sessions, and links to community resources about Rotherhithe gardening. Focus indicators are preserved so you can always see where you are on a page.

Our accessibility features include:

• Clear heading structure for easy scanning of gardening in Rotherhithe content
• Keyboard-accessible navigation and interactive elements
• Support for screen-reader users through ARIA where necessary
• Captioning and transcripts for audio or video content related to Rotherhithe gardening initiatives
• High contrast colour options and scalable text for readability

We test pages across browsers and devices and with a variety of assistive technologies. Where possible we involve local volunteers and people with lived experience of disability in reviewing the accessibility of community gardening content. These checks help us improve resources about garden projects in Rotherhithe and ensure practical advice is reachable by everyone.

We recognise that despite our efforts, not every piece of content may meet every user's needs immediately. If you find a barrier when using our Rotherhithe gardening materials—such as difficulty accessing a page, a form that does not respond to keyboard input, or media missing captions—please let us know so we can assist.

How to request assistance: To request an alternative format of content, assistance with navigation, or any accessibility accommodation for Gardening Rotherhithe resources, please contact our team. We commit to acknowledging requests promptly and responding within a reasonable timeframe, typically within five working days. We will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

In addition to responsive support, we continually review and update our practices to maintain compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and to improve the accessibility of Rotherhithe gardening content. Accessibility is an ongoing priority—we value inclusive access to green spaces, gardening knowledge and community participation across Rotherhithe. Thank you for helping us make our gardening resources more usable for everyone.