Accessibility Statement for Gardening Battersea

Gardening Battersea is committed to making our gardens and online resources welcoming and accessible to everyone. This statement explains our approach to accessibility for the Battersea gardening community, describing standards we follow, features we provide, and how to request additional support. We aim to combine practical accessible gardening Battersea site information with clear onsite accessibility commitments.

We design our materials and site to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Our efforts include semantic HTML, consistent headings, and colour contrast checks to support visitors with visual needs. We prioritise clarity of language and logical structure so that information about Battersea gardening activities and community plots is easy to find and understand.

Support for assistive technologies and keyboard navigation

Our online presence and event resources are optimised for screen readers and other assistive technologies. Features include ARIA landmarks where appropriate, meaningful alt text for images, and fully keyboard-accessible navigation. Key focus areas include:

• Clear, labelled navigation for keyboard users and screen readers
• Skip links and well-ordered headings for quicker access
• Logical tab order and visible focus indicators for form controls

We continue to test with common screen-reader software and real users where possible to improve Battersea gardening accessibility.

We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process. Our team uses manual and automated testing tools to check for issues, and we document known limitations. Where automated checks cannot fully verify a feature, we prioritise manual review and remediation. For example, complex interactive maps of community plots receive additional keyboard and ARIA support to ensure they are usable by a broad range of visitors.

In physical garden spaces across Battersea, we consider routes, signage, and seating to improve access. Raised beds at accessible heights, tactile markers, and step-free entries are examples of measures we promote for more inclusive gardening Battersea projects. We also encourage use of adaptive tools and provide written descriptions of on-site experiences so visitors can plan their visit with confidence.

We use a combination of good colour contrast, resizable text, and scalable layouts to help people with low vision. Font sizing and spacing are adjusted to reduce visual clutter, and we avoid relying solely on colour to convey important information. If you use a screen magnifier, keyboard-only navigation, or voice control, most parts of our material and event listings are designed to function effectively.

To support different needs we provide content in multiple formats where feasible. This includes text summaries, printable event information, and plain-language descriptions of activities in Battersea community gardens. We also offer orientation details for site access, such as gradient of pathways and nearest accessible entrances, to help plan visits.

If you experience barriers or need materials in an alternative format, please contact our Accessibility Team. We are committed to responding and making reasonable adjustments. Requests might include large-print documents, audio descriptions, BSL interpretation at events, or assistance arranging accessible routes. While we cannot guarantee every request, we will work to find suitable options.

We review this accessibility statement and our practices regularly. Battersea gardening is stronger when it is inclusive, and we welcome ongoing dialogue about how to improve access. To raise an accessibility request or discuss a specific need, please use the organisation’s official contact channels and ask for the Accessibility Officer; we will respond with guidance and next steps.