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These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help

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These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help April 6, 20265:00 AM ET ALT TEXT: A 34 year old white man with short, black hair, dark glasses, and a plaid shirt stands to the left. A 43 year old woman with shoulder length blonde hair and an all black outfit, stands to the right. They’re both holding canes on stairs in front of a brick building.

Harold Rogers and Miranda Lacy met at West Virginia State University—they both still consider this campus home. They went on to graduate school at West Virginia University, where they say they've faced huge challenges as blind students. Kristian Thacker for NPR hide caption

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