Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for Gardeners Grove Park Online Information

Gardeners Grove Park is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all visitors to the accessible Gardeners Grove Park area, both on-site and online. This Accessibility Statement explains the steps we take to make our digital information, including details about paths, facilities, and events, more usable for everyone, regardless of technology, ability, or context.

Our Accessibility Commitment

We aim for our website and online materials about Gardeners Grove Park to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines are internationally recognised standards that explain how to make digital content more accessible for people with a wide range of access needs, including those using assistive technologies or alternative input methods.

Our goal is to make it as straightforward as possible to find and understand information about the accessible Gardeners Grove Park area, including entrances, accessible routes, facilities, and park features.

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

We are working towards and maintaining substantial conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA. This includes:

Providing sufficient colour contrast between text and background for improved readability. Ensuring text can be resized using browser tools without loss of content or functionality. Structuring pages with clear headings, paragraphs, and logical reading order. Using descriptive titles and labels so that visitors can quickly understand the purpose of each page and section. Avoiding content that flashes or blinks in a way that could cause discomfort or trigger seizures.

Screen Reader Support

The website providing information about Gardeners Grove Park is designed to work with a range of screen readers and text-to-speech tools. We aim to:

Use meaningful headings and subheadings so screen reader users can navigate efficiently. Provide clear and descriptive alternative text for essential images, such as maps or diagrams that show accessible routes and facilities. Ensure that non-text elements, where used, include appropriate labels or descriptions. Maintain a logical reading order that follows the visual layout of each page.

We regularly review content to reduce unnecessary complexity and ensure that essential information about the accessible Gardeners Grove Park area can be accessed through screen readers without confusion.

Keyboard Navigation

We recognise that many people navigate websites without a mouse. To support keyboard users, we work to ensure that:

All interactive elements can be reached and activated using only a keyboard. The tab order follows a logical sequence that matches the structure of the content. Keyboard focus is clearly visible, so users always know which part of the page is currently selected. Time limits are avoided or can be adjusted where reasonably possible.

Our aim is that visitors can navigate to important information about Gardeners Grove Park, including opening times, facilities, and accessibility features, using only the keyboard.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We periodically review our website and digital content to identify issues and make improvements. As information about the accessible Gardeners Grove Park area changes, we work to update content in a way that remains clear and usable for all visitors.

While we strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA, some older content or documents may not yet fully meet these standards. Where possible, we will provide information in alternative formats upon request.

Contact for Accessibility Requests and Feedback

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our online information and the wider Gardeners Grove Park experience. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, need information about the accessible Gardeners Grove Park area in a different format, or wish to suggest improvements, you can contact us through our usual contact channels published on our main information pages.

When you get in touch, please let us know which page or document you were trying to access, what problem you experienced, and what format or adjustment would help you. We will review your request and strive to respond as promptly as we reasonably can.