Braille Awareness for Language Teachers

Authors

  • Valeria Balanzar Centro de Idiomas Extranjeros “Ignacio Manuel Altamirano”

Keywords:

Braille literacy, Braille system, inclusive education, visual impairment, accessibility

Abstract

This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of Braille literacy system, focusing on tactile reading, basic symbols, and inclusive communication. Through hands-on activities, attendees will experience how Braille supports accessibility, empathy, and educational inclusion, promoting awareness and practical skills for inclusive learning environments.

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Author Biography

Valeria Balanzar, Centro de Idiomas Extranjeros “Ignacio Manuel Altamirano”

Valeria Balanzar owns a BA in Music - Voice. She studied in Lausanne, Switzerland (HEMU) and worked in the Phoniatrics and Speech therapy department in the CHUV. She is a certified paramedic from the ASS. Deeply engaged with diverse teaching techniques, Ms. Balanzar is a self-taught Braille literacy system teacher, and a Mexican Sign Language self-taught student as well. Being herself in the Autistic Spectrum Disorder, inclusion has always been a way of living and fighting for her, so everyone can have the same opportunities of understanding and empathy in life.

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Published

2026-10-31

How to Cite

Balanzar, V. (2026). Braille Awareness for Language Teachers. CIEX JOURNAL, (23), 78–79. Retrieved from https://journal.ciex.edu.mx/index.php/cJ/article/view/305

Issue

No. 23 (2026): CIEX Journ@l

Section

CIEX Symposium Summaries

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