Accessibility Commitment from Rotherhithe Gardeners

Gardeners Rotherhithe is committed to making our online content and local services accessible to everyone. This accessibility statement explains how our team working with gardeners in Rotherhithe and the surrounding area approaches inclusive design, the standards we follow, and the features we maintain to support people using assistive technologies and different ways of interacting with our site and services.

We aim to follow the WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines across our digital content and community communications. Our approach emphasises clear structure, logical navigation, and consistent presentation to help residents and visitors find information about local Rotherhithe gardeners and community planting activities with ease.

Our work with Rotherhithe gardeners covers both online information and in-person accessibility considerations. We use semantic HTML, headings, and lists so screen-reader users can scan pages quickly. We ensure all images and diagrams have descriptive alternative text, and we provide clear labels for interactive elements.

To support people who rely on screen readers we maintain ARIA where necessary and avoid redundant landmarks. We test content with a variety of screen readers and screen-magnification tools commonly used in the borough. Our aim is to provide predictable content flow so that those exploring community gardening activities in Rotherhithe can navigate without confusion.

Keyboard navigation is a core part of our accessibility work. We ensure that all interactive components are reachable using tab and that visible focus indicators are present. Menus, booking controls and event sign-ups are operable by keyboard, and we strive to avoid keyboard traps so that visitors can move through pages and forms reliably.

We also pay attention to colour contrast, text resizing and legible font choices. When we create flyers or online notices for gardeners in Rotherhithe, we check colour contrast ratios and provide options to increase text size. Where possible we present information in multiple formats — plain language summaries, structured lists, and downloadable content formatted for accessibility.

Our accessibility features include but are not limited to:

• Use of WCAG 2.1 AA principles for content structure and contrast
• Support for common screen readers and assistive technologies
• Full keyboard navigation with clear focus states
• Descriptive alternative text for images and diagrams
• Resizability of text and accessible form controls

We perform periodic checks and user testing where possible with local participants and accessibility tools. While we aim for the highest practical accessibility across our gardener resources and community pages, there may be occasional gaps, especially when integrating third-party tools or legacy documents.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier while seeking information about Rotherhithe gardeners or local gardening events, please contact our team using the contact methods provided on this site to request reasonable adjustments. We do not publish contact details here, but we will respond to accessibility requests and offer alternatives such as emailed materials in accessible formats or telephone-based assistance when requested through the site channels.

We monitor updates to accessibility standards and update our practices accordingly. Our people working with Rotherhithe gardening projects receive guidance on inclusive language, accessible communications and venue accessibility considerations for community planting activities.

Reporting issues and requesting help

When reporting an accessibility issue, please describe the problem, the page or service involved, and the assistive technology or device you were using. This helps us reproduce and resolve issues faster. We prioritise requests that affect participation in community gardening programmes and access to essential information.

Continuous improvement: Our accessibility work is ongoing. We maintain logs of issues, review patterns, and update our site and materials to better support everyone seeking information about local gardening in Rotherhithe. Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive local gardening community.