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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2001

Special-needs handbook digs beneath the surface

One can immediately tell from the size of the table of contents (24 pages) that Dr. Ray Turner had his work cut out for him when he wrote his "Special...

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Articlesby StaffAugust 1, 2001

Special-needs institute paves new ground for Texas operators.

The inaugural two-day Summer Institute on Transporting Students with Disabilities was held June 7 and 8 at the Region IV Education Service Center (ESC...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Keys to Proper Spec'ing of Wheelchair Lifts

With so many new types of wheelchairs on the market, spec'ing a wheelchair lift for a school bus has become a complex task. Some help is availab...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Safe Transportation of Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters

The evolution of motorized wheelchairs demands a strategic approach to transportation safety. With sophisticated features and high costs, meticulous procedures for loading, securing, and unloading are imperative. Collaboration with specialists and adherence to regulations are essential to ensure student safety and facilitate independence.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

Learning Through Competition at the Special-Needs Roadeo

Twenty-one teams gather in the parking lot of Metro Tech Vocational Institute in Phoenix on a chilly March morning during the National Conference on T...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

Creating a Safe Transportation Team -- Lessons from the National Special-Needs Conference

The 10th National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities and the Preschool Population took place in Phoenix in early Mar...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

How to Load and Secure Students in Wheelchairs

Teamwork between special-education and transportation departments can make it easier to manage students who require extra care in transit between home and school.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2001

Program coordinator brings nurses, transporters together

Janice Gentz, staff and program coordinator at the Center for Handicapped Children Inc. in Chautaugua, N.Y., recently spoke about special-needs transp...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Survey takes first step in tracking special-needs busing

Transporting children with disabilities has become an increasingly complex task for school bus fleets across the country. Fleet managers do the best they can, often with extremely limited resources in terms of time and staff. Merely keeping up with the latest developments in special-needs education and transportation presents an extraordinary challenge.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

What You Need to Know About Latex Allergies

As an increasing number of students are being diagnosed with latex allergies, school bus operators must learn to minimize triggers, while at the same time gearing up for potential reactions.

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