History

Braille International Inc. was formed in 1978 under its parent company, Triformation Systems, Inc.

It began as a test facility for the braille printers that Triformation Systems designed and manufactured.

In late 1979, the National Library Service for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (NLS) requested that this

test facility become a producer of braille books for NLS. In 1980, Triformation Systems decided to give this test

facility a name. The company adopted the name Triformation Braille Services, Inc. (TBS) but continued under the

corporate umbrella of Triformation Systems, Inc. In 1984, the two companies split and became two separate corporations.

In 1987, TBS became a not-for-profit (501c3) company and began operating under the guidance of a volunteer board of directors comprised of area professionals. In June of 1991, TBS changed its name to Braille International Inc. 

Our current Board of Directors consists of: 

Daniel P. Todzia, Chairman and CEO
Certified Financial Planner

Daniel Braden, Vice Chairman
Architect

Scott Hearing, O.D. F.A.A.O.
Optometrist and Low Vision Specialist

Christia Li Roberts
Financial Consultant

Joseph F Smith Jr.
Professor Emeritus, Nova Southeastern University