Super Gardeners Accessible Services Statement

This Accessibility Statement explains how Super Gardeners and the Super Gardeners area deliver an inclusive digital experience. We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria across core pages and interactive tools. The statement covers how assistive technologies are supported, keyboard navigation, and how people with different needs can request reasonable adjustments. The commitments here apply to content, tools, and community information linked to the Super Gardeners site.

We design with accessibility in mind, following policies and testing routines that include automated checks and manual evaluations. Our approach uses semantic HTML, clear headings, and consistent navigation patterns so that the Super Gardeners community can find content easily. We also prioritize contrast, readable fonts, and responsive layouts to support people using magnification or simplified layouts.

The offering includes explicit screen-reader support: ARIA attributes where needed, meaningful alt text for images, and properly ordered headings to match the page structure. For visitors relying on screen readers, links and controls have descriptive labels and skip links are available early in the page flow. We run compatibility tests with popular screen readers and update our templates to fix gaps identified during those checks.

Keyboard navigation is a core requirement for the Super Gardeners area. All interactive controls can be reached and operated with keyboard-only input. Focus indicators are visible and consistent; tab order follows logical sequences. Where complex components exist, we provide keyboard alternatives and explicit instructions so keyboard users can accomplish gardening tasks, access resources, and participate in community features without reliance on pointer devices.

The ways we meet accessibility standards include both technical and human processes.

How we meet WCAG standards

Our checklist includes semantic markup, skip links, accessible forms, and error identification. Below are key elements we maintain for accessible Super Gardeners content:

• WCAG 2.1 AA conformance goals for contrast, text size, and navigable content.
• Screen-reader support with labeled regions and ARIA where appropriate.
• Keyboard navigation ensuring operability without a mouse.

We also pay attention to media accessibility. Videos include captions and transcripts where feasible, and audio content is accompanied by text summaries. For interactive maps, diagrams, or plan views used in the Super Gardeners area, we provide descriptive alternatives and structured data so assistive technologies can convey meaningful information to users.

Accessibility testing is ongoing and includes people with lived experience. We combine automated tools, manual checks, and human review to find and fix barriers. Our content authors receive guidance and simple checks to follow so that new pages remain accessible. We aim to reduce friction and ensure the Super Gardeners site remains welcoming to all community members regardless of ability.

If you encounter a barrier, we encourage you to let us know so we can help and improve. Please use the site's accessibility contact form or the general contact options provided elsewhere on the site to request assistance or reasonable adjustments. When you contact us, tell us the web address of the content, the nature of the accessibility issue, and any specific support you need so we can respond effectively and promptly.

We review requests and aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe. In urgent cases, we prioritize immediate fixes and interim workarounds such as providing alternative formats or guided support. Our commitment is to continuous improvement: accessibility updates are tracked, prioritized, and released as part of routine maintenance so that the Super Gardeners community benefits from ongoing enhancements.