Accessibility Statement — Gardening Belmont

At Gardening Belmont we aim to ensure that everyone in the Belmont gardening community can access information and services with dignity and independence. This accessibility statement explains our approach to digital and event accessibility across the Gardening Belmont area, including online content, in-person events, printed resources and community outreach. We describe standards we follow, technical features we provide, and how to make requests for additional assistance.

We are committed to meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards where practical and continually improving access. Our intent is to support residents and volunteers who look for Belmont gardening guidance, community planting events, and maintenance advice. We use semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and clear navigation to help people find what they need. Our content strategy prioritizes legible language, consistent layouts and predictable navigation patterns.

We design pages and materials with screen-reader support in mind. This includes clear heading structure, meaningful link text, labeled form controls, and accessible tables for schedules and plant lists. We test with popular screen reading software and strive to ensure that reading order, alt text, and ARIA attributes convey the same information visually and audibly. If you use assistive technologies when exploring gardens in Belmont or using our online resources, we welcome details about your experience.

Keyboard navigation is a priority: interactive elements are reachable by tab, focus indicators are visible, and we provide skip links to jump to main content. Key keyboard and accessibility features include:

• Logical tab order and focus management for forms and controls
• High-contrast color options and scalable text for legibility
• Accessible maps and directions for gardening in Belmont events

We also provide alternatives for time-based media and complex visuals: captions or transcripts for videos, descriptive summaries for infographics, and downloadable documents in multiple formats. Physical event information includes step-free access details and sensory considerations where available. Belmont garden services strive to present clear, navigable content for people with varied needs.

How we test and improve accessibility

We combine automated checks with manual testing and user validation. Our accessibility program includes staff training, periodic audits against WCAG 2.1 AA criteria, and remedial work on high-priority issues. We use assistive technology testing tools and invite community members to help us identify barriers to accessing gardening resources in the Belmont locale. Continuous improvement guides how we prioritize fixes and enhancements.

If you need information in an alternative format or assistance using our services, please contact our Accessibility Officer through the official accessibility contact channel available in our public contact options. Describe the content you need, the format you prefer (for example large print, audio, or plain text), and any specific limitations you encounter. We will respond and provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

This statement covers our commitment to accessibility for the present and future work across Gardening Belmont and related community programs. We acknowledge that not every part of our offering may yet meet WCAG 2.1 AA, but we are actively working to close gaps. Belmont gardening participants can expect updates as improvements are made. Please let us know about accessibility needs so we can better serve everyone in the Belmont garden community.