As a cofounder of GetBraille.com and someone who’s been blind since birth, I’m thrilled to share the story behind our company, which has been a journey driven by both necessity and passion.
My partner Mark and I launched GetBraille in 2022 as an effort to give back to the blind and visually impaired (BVI) community and offer creative personalized solutions to accessibility challenges along the way. For us, braille has always been integral; it’s the language through which we access information independently, whether reading a recipe or a tax form.
Mission: help people “get braille”
Growing up, Mark and I faced countless situations where braille materials were simply not available – textbooks, menus, handouts, you name it. We wanted to address this gap with GetBraille by making braille, large print, and other accessible formats as widespread and easy to access as regular print.
When we started, our mission was simple: to provide BVI individuals with the resources we wished we’d had, while helping businesses make their materials universally accessible.
Today, GetBraille.com offers an array of services tailored to the diverse needs of the BVI community. We provide inclusive marketing solutions such as braille and large-print materials, audio descriptions, and tactile graphics, designed not just for individuals, but also for companies aiming to improve their accessibility.
Our products range from brandable signature guides alphabet cards and more, to braille business cards and restaurant menus, to immersive audio descriptions and even custom tactile maps. This kind of inclusive approach is essential, because accessibility is not a one-size-fits-all solution – it’s multi-faceted.
Accessible menus are something we’re particularly proud of. Created with universal design in mind, these combination large print/braille menus ensure independence in social settings, like dining out, and the large-print makes readability easier for seniors or anyone who may have forgot their glasses that day.
We also specialize in “braille overlays,” adhesive-backed braille stickers that can be applied to existing printed materials (such as business cards,) allowing clients to make an immediate and cost-effective upgrade to their accessibility.
Accessibility is our passion
Our passion for this work runs deep. When I’m not working on GetBraille, I’m involved in voice acting and audio description to make media accessible to those who are blind or visually impaired. This is another example of why accessibility matters: it allows everyone to enjoy and engage with the world fully. GetBraille offers audio description services for your own personal media content or corporate videos.
GetBraille is more than a business for Mark and I – it’s a mission. We’re committed to helping people and companies realize that accessibility is not just about compliance; it’s about creating a world where everyone has the right to independence, knowledge, and connection. We are honored to help build a future where accessibility is the norm, and we’re excited for what lies ahead.
About GetBraille
GetBraille is a one-stop shop for materials in braille, large print, and audio alternative formats.
The company’s mission is to bring accessible materials to individuals with visual impairments or other print disabilities for school, work, home, and leisure activities. They specialize in promptly converting documents into quality braille, large print, and audio in order to provide accessible formats to students, family members, and customers.
To learn more, visit them online at GetBraille.com or email them at Solutions@GetBraille.com. You can also follow them on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About the author
Tanja Milojevic is a Boston-based character voice actor with over a dozen years of experience bringing characters to life in audio dramas, voice acting, and narration. With a soothing alto tone, Tanja has become known for her versatility, embodying a range of characters from AI to soldiers, goddesses, and children, and her ability to master a variety of accents. She has voiced characters in video games, radio dramas, and numerous other projects, showcasing her dynamic skills in both conversational and theatrical roles.
Tanja’s career spans numerous media, including audio descriptions that provide essential access for blind and visually impaired audiences, leveling the playing field through her clear, engaging narration. Her credits include collaborations with major audio description companies such as international digital center, descriptive video works, VSI Las Angeles and X Tracks. She has worked on films like Tick, Tick… Boom!, Our Friend, Guiding Emily; and series like Twilight of the Gods, The Goat and Song Exploder.
She has a deep technical expertise in sound production, recording with high-quality microphones (Sennheiser 416, Sure SM7B, and more) and using the SSL2 audio interface. Her setup includes a 4×4 booth from Custom Vocal Booth, ensuring top-tier audio quality for her clients.
Tanja is also the co-founder of GetBraille.com, a service that provides braille transcription, large print, inclusive marketing solutions, and audio content (including audio description), demonstrating her commitment to accessibility and community outreach. She takes great pride in her ability to adapt to the specific needs of her clients.
Whether it’s laying down a narration track for an e-learning module, performing in an immersive audio drama, or providing audio description for a film, Tanja brings passion and precision to every project she undertakes.
Get in touch with Tanja by email, visit her personal website or connect with her on Facebook and LinkedIn.
