Accessibility Statement — Gardening Tufnell Park

This Accessibility Statement explains how Gardening Tufnell Park strives to make gardening activities, resources, and local community spaces accessible to everyone. We aim to meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard and to provide inclusive support for visitors, volunteers, and participants with diverse needs in the Tufnell Park gardening area.

Our commitment to accessible gardening in Tufnell Park includes guidelines on navigation, content presentation, and on-site features. We work to ensure that signage, online materials, and event information are perceivable and operable using a variety of assistive technologies. We prioritise clear structure, logical headings, and readable type to support low-vision users and those using magnification tools.

In developing accessible resources for Tufnell Park gardening, we follow WCAG 2.1 AA criteria where possible. That includes attention to contrast ratios, scalable text, predictable page titles and headings, and alternative text for images. We also test content for proper semantic structure so that screen-reader support is effective for people who rely on audio output.

Screen-reader support is central to our online and printed materials. We use semantic HTML landmarks, descriptive alt text and ARIA where necessary to ensure assistive technologies can convey the purpose and content clearly. For example, maps of plots and instructional diagrams are provided with accompanying textual descriptions so that Tufnell Park gardening participants can access the same information regardless of visual ability.

Keyboard navigation is another priority. We design interfaces and event sign-up tools so they are fully operable without a mouse. Focus order is logical and visible, and interactive elements are reachable using standard keyboard controls. If a particular interactive map or booking widget cannot meet keyboard standards immediately, we provide accessible alternatives and clear instructions.

On site at community gardening areas in the Tufnell Park area, we work to ensure routes between beds, water points and tool storage are as level and obstruction-free as possible. Where gradients or surfaces present challenges, we provide alternatives or assistance. Physical accessibility improvements are informed by community consultations and regular reviews to better support participants with mobility needs.

Information and events related to Gardening Tufnell Park are created with accessibility in mind. We publish materials in plain language, provide downloadable documents in accessible formats, and offer audio summaries on request. Our aim is to make learning about planting, maintenance and sustainable practices available to everyone in the Tufnell Park gardening community.

If you encounter barriers or need adjustments, please submit an accessibility request through the contact options provided on this site or speak to a member of our team at events. We cannot display personal contact details here, but we encourage requests so we can respond and arrange adaptations. Common requests include large-print handouts, assisted sign-ups, or detailed verbal descriptions for visual material.

We conduct periodic testing to maintain compliance with applicable accessibility standards and to improve our practices. This includes manual audits, automated checks for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, and user testing with people who have lived experience of disabilities. Findings lead to prioritized fixes and ongoing training for volunteers and staff involved in Tufnell Park gardening activities.