Accessibility statement for Gardens in Ilford
Accessibility information for Gardening Ilford services
We are committed to making Gardening Ilford and related services inclusive and usable for everyone. This accessibility statement explains how our Ilford gardening pages and tools meet current accessibility standards, what we do to support assistive technologies, and how you can request additional assistance when using our garden maintenance information and online resources.
Our aim for all Ilford gardening content is to comply with widely accepted accessibility guidelines. Where possible, our web content follows WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria to ensure readable, navigable and perceivable information about gardening in Ilford and surrounding neighbourhoods. We use semantic markup, clear headings, and consistent structure to help people find the information they need.
Key accessible features include support for screen readers, robust keyboard navigation, and adaptable layouts for different devices. We work to make sure that images have descriptive alternative text, interactive controls are reachable via keyboard, and color contrast meets recommended thresholds for legibility.
To achieve good accessibility for Gardens in Ilford, we apply technical best practices such as logical heading order, ARIA roles where appropriate, and focus management for dynamic content. We also ensure readable fonts, responsive design for mobile and tablet users, and captions or transcripts for multimedia content where applicable.
Accessibility testing is ongoing. We carry out automated scans and manual reviews with assistive technologies, and we test keyboard-only navigation and screen reader compatibility. Where problems are found, we prioritise fixes that affect the most commonly used Ilford garden resources and features.
We recognise that automated checks cannot catch every issue. If you encounter barriers to access on any page about Ilford garden care or local gardening resources, please let us know how we can help. Our goal is prompt responses and practical solutions for users who need adjustments or alternative formats.
Accessibility features explained:
- Screen-reader support: pages are structured to allow reading order and ARIA attributes to guide assistive software.
- Keyboard navigation: interactive elements can be reached and operated without a mouse; visible focus indicators are used.
- Readable content: clear language, headings, and lists make it easier to scan guides about Ilford gardening.
Known limitations: Some legacy documents and third-party tools that we embed may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA. We are working to replace or improve these where feasible. If you need any such content in an alternative format, we will make reasonable efforts to provide it in accessible form.
How to request accessibility assistance
To request help with accessibility, report an issue, or ask for an alternative format for gardening resources, please use the accessibility request option available on this site. We will respond and work with you to provide the information in a suitable format or arrange direct assistance where necessary. Please include the page address, the nature of the problem, and the format you need so we can prioritise and resolve your request efficiently.
We review this accessibility statement and our site accessibility at regular intervals and update it when improvements are made. Our continuing commitment is to improve access to Ilford gardening information for all users, including people who rely on assistive technology, keyboard navigation, or alternative content formats.
Accessibility policy review: this statement was created to explain our ongoing efforts and provide clear steps for requesting help. If you have suggestions about making our Ilford garden content more accessible, please use the site's accessibility contact method to tell us how we can improve.
Thank you for taking the time to read about our approach to accessibility. We value inclusivity and will continue to refine our practices to better serve everyone interested in gardening in Ilford.