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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 11/20/2025

Our Commitment

Nurturing Gardens is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is inclusive and accessible to all.

Standards and Guidelines

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML structure and semantic elements to ensure content is organized logically and screen readers can navigate effectively.
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse.
  • Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background colors to meet WCAG AA standards for readability.
  • Descriptive Alt Text: Images include descriptive alternative text to convey meaning to users who cannot see them.
  • Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators help keyboard users track their position on the page.
  • ARIA Labels: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where appropriate to provide additional context for assistive technologies.
  • Responsive Design: Our site adapts to different screen sizes and can be zoomed without loss of functionality.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist:

  • Third-party content (such as embedded videos or external widgets) may not fully meet accessibility standards.
  • Some plant images from external sources may not have detailed alternative descriptions.

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of our site.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Nurturing Gardens. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website, conduct accessibility audits, and make improvements to ensure we provide an inclusive experience for all users. This accessibility statement will be updated to reflect any changes or improvements we make.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility for all content on our site, some third-party content (such as external APIs, embedded media, or advertising) may be outside our direct control. We encourage those providers to meet accessibility standards and will work with them when issues are identified.