Userlytics welcomes Gulen Yilmaz, an accessibility expert from Perficient, to discuss the importance of designing with inclusion in mind. With years of experience in digital, web, and mobile accessibility—particularly in healthcare, education, and public service—Gulen shares practical insights on making digital experiences accessible for all users, regardless of ability.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What GAAD is and how it raises awareness of accessibility issues worldwide
- The meaning and value of universal design and how it benefits everyone
- Why mobile accessibility is especially important today
- Common mobile accessibility mistakes (like small text, poor contrast, and missing labels)
- How to test for mobile accessibility and build it into your product lifecycle early
Key Takeaway:
“Accessibility isn’t just a checklist item—it’s about creating experiences that work for everyone, in real-world situations.” – Gulen Yilmaz, Digital Web and Native Accessibility Consultant
Listen now to learn how accessibility and inclusive design contribute to better digital products and why empathy should be built into every user journey.
About the Guest
Gulen Yilmaz
Gulen Yilmaz is a digital accessibility specialist and CPACC-certified professional focused on creating inclusive digital experiences. Her expertise spans accessibility testing, WCAG, Section 508, functional testing, and automation testing across web and native applications.
About the Host
Nate Brown
Nate Brown is an experienced account manager with a background in enterprise technology, client relationships, and revenue-focused account management. During his time at Userlytics, he worked closely with research teams and enterprise clients to help them maximize the value of the platform and get meaningful insights from their UX research. His broader career includes working with technology companies and financial institutions, with a focus on building long-term client partnerships and helping organizations address complex business challenges.
