Student who spells by blinking denied exam access
The gist
Scottish student Romi Loffler, who has Rett syndrome and spells words by blinking.
She had completed the coursework for a National 4 history qualification and wanted to progress.
How it unfolded
- recentlyBBC Scotland reports that Romi Loffler wants to sit her National 5 history exam but has been denied the chance.
- recentlyLoffler says she is angry about the denial and argues she deserved the same chance as everyone else.
- Oct 12, 2026The Vector reports on Loffler, noting she has Rett syndrome, uses eye-gaze technology and completed coursework for a National 4 history qualification.