Student denied chance to sit exam

Visually impaired woman has dreams dashed twice for 'ridiculous' reason

BEIJING - Born visually impaired, Dong Lina hoped that her beautiful voice would help fulfill a cherished ambition - she wanted to become a newsreader - until she encountered obstacles placed by examination authorities.

In September, Dong, 27, submitted a written complaint to the Beijing municipal commission of education, after twice being rejected by the Beijing education examination authority when she tried to register for an exam, crucial to advance in higher education, for those who self-studied.