Accessibility Statement for Gardener Sutton

This accessibility statement explains how the services and information provided by Gardener in Sutton aim to meet the needs of people in the Sutton gardener community. We are committed to ensuring that our online presence supports everyone who looks for local gardening services in the Sutton area. Our goal is to make content perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for as many people as possible.

We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level as a core standard. Where practical, our pages are structured and coded to support assistive technologies. This includes semantic headings, meaningful link text, and consistent navigation patterns so users seeking a Sutton gardening specialist can find information easily.

To support screen-reader users, we provide clear page landmarks, descriptive headings, and alternative descriptions for visual content when appropriate. In pages focused on a local gardener in Sutton, we ensure that images, icons and interactive elements include accessible names and roles. Screen-reader support is a priority for our content authors and developers.

Keyboard navigation is fully considered across our interface. You can tab through links and controls, skip repetitive content using visible skip-links, and activate interactive elements with standard keyboard keys. We test keyboard focus order, visible focus indicators and logical tab sequencing so that Sutton gardening service details are reachable without a mouse.

What we do to maintain accessibility

We carry out regular checks and updates to help ensure accessibility for a wide range of users in the Gardener Sutton area. Our accessibility measures include:

• Using semantic HTML and ARIA where necessary to clarify roles and states.
• Ensuring color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios for text and interactive components.
• Providing adaptable layout and responsive design for different screen sizes and assistive technologies.

We also focus on performance and compatibility. Strong attention is given to ensuring pages load reliably with assistive technology and that dynamic content updates are announced to screen readers. Where JavaScript enhances interactivity for a Sutton gardening listing or booking tool, fallback mechanisms are in place so core functionality remains available.

Limitations and alternatives: despite best efforts, there may be content or files that do not yet fully conform. When this happens, we provide alternatives such as plain-text summaries or downloadable accessible formats so users in the Sutton gardener community can access key information.

We monitor emerging best practices and update our site accordingly. Accessibility is an ongoing process, and the site is tested using automated tools and manual checks with assistive technologies to detect and address problems.

How to request assistance or an accessible format: if you need information in an alternative format, or if you encounter an accessibility barrier while using information about Sutton gardening services, please use the accessibility contact option provided on our website to submit your request. We respond to accessibility requests in a timely manner and aim to resolve issues or provide alternatives promptly.

When making a request, please include details such as the page URL, a description of the issue, and the format you need. This helps us address the problem efficiently and deliver content that meets your needs in the Sutton gardener area.

Contact handling and response: we track requests and improvements to ensure follow-through and to reduce repeat problems. Our accessibility champion reviews reports and works with developers and content authors to implement fixes and improvements. We welcome constructive input and use it to inform future accessibility work.