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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2018

School Bus Driver Honored for Helping Student With EpiPen Issue

Amber Marie Power, a driver for Stock Transportation, earns an award from the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority for her efforts to ensure the well-being of a passenger.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2018

Durham Raises Funds for Autism Awareness

Staff members team up to support a fellow school bus driver whose son has autism by helping her raise funds to boost awareness.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 23, 2018

Police Search for Woman Accused of Kicking Door of Special-Needs School Bus

In an apparent road rage incident, police say, a motorist stops in front of the bus and cracks a glass panel on the door when the bus driver won’t open it.

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Articlesby James BlueApril 10, 2018

Rideshares for Student Transportation: Friend or Foe?

In addition to their nimble, responsive service, the kid-focused rideshares offer a learning opportunity in how they cater to parents’ needs and wants.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2018

Questions Raised About Training of Driver, Aide After Death of Special-Needs Student

The Florida driver and aide say they were unable to help a student who had a seizure and later died because they had no CPR training. The district says they had a recent refresher course.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 23, 2018

Driver, Aide Save Special-Needs Students in School Bus, Tractor-Trailer Crash

The South Carolina driver and aide use their training to report the incident and request assistance, and comfort students when the bus is struck by a tractor-trailer. No one is hurt.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

Parent Questions Past Use of Zip Ties to Secure Student Harnesses

A California father seeks an investigation into past use of zip ties on harnesses to restrain his son and other students. The district has ended the practice and now uses new safety vests. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Indiana District Sees Success With Thomas Built Buses’ S.T.A.R.S. System

Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports that Thomas Built’s seat mounting system for special-needs buses helps keep floors clean and organized, and is easy to remove and install.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2018

Help Special-Needs Students Strive for Success Through Mainstreaming

Transportation directors are legally required to accommodate students with disabilities to ensure access to education, but each case is different. Look for opportunities to include them with their able-bodied peers.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 2, 2018

Q’Straint Offers Training Webinar Series

The sessions provide guidance on securing bus passengers who use wheelchairs.

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