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Explore best practices for safely and effectively transporting students with disabilities and special transportation needs. We cover accessibility, wheelchair securement, equipment, training, student behavior, regulations, and specialized transportation services.

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News•September 22, 2021

AMF-Bruns Announces 4th Annual Special-Needs School Bus Driver Award

The securement supplier will honor a special-needs school bus driver for their standout service for the fourth year in a row. The winner will receive $1,000.

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News•June 4, 2021

Q'STRAINT, BraunAbility Team to Accelerate Innovation in Wheelchair Accessibility

One significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process, which will set the stage for systems-based solutions.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •May 27, 2021

Texas District Among Q’Straint’s ‘Sequrement Heroes’

Cleveland Independent School District’s special-needs transportation team is recognized for going above and beyond to ensure the safety of their students, conducting trainings and using securement devices.

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Videos•April 12, 2021

Missouri School Bus Aide, Driver Detail Joys of Student Transportation

Pam Totten, a bus aide for Nixa Public Schools, and Jeanine Bratcher, one of the district’s bus drivers, share their passion for transporting students, including those with special needs.

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News•February 26, 2021

AMF-Bruns Unveils Latest Wheelchair Securement System

The Protektor 2.0 SilverSeries is a four-point securement system designed to be compatible with all wheelchairs and vehicles.

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Statistics•February 22, 2021

Special-Needs Survey 2021

Half of survey respondents report additional tasks, ranging from increasing cleaning and sanitizing of buses to wearing masks and PPE to conducting temperature screening of students.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•January 26, 2021

New Virtual Training, ‘Sequrement Heroes’ Campaign From Q’Straint

The wheelchair securement solutions supplier’s new online course will soon be available. Meanwhile, Q’Straint is accepting nominations for transportation employees who go above and beyond to secure passengers with mobility devices.

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Articles•Cover Story•January 25, 2021

7 Strategies for Helping Special-Needs Students Adjust to COVID Safety Measures

Communication best practices include partnering with special education department staff to develop plans based on Individualized Education Programs. Story boards and reward systems for mask wearing and social distancing are some recommended steps for reinforcement.

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News•December 16, 2020

First Student Launches New Van Service

The vans are equipped with three-point seat belts, GPS tracking systems, and interior cameras, and the service includes a district dashboard and parent app. A Pennsylvania school district is one of the first to use the service.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •December 9, 2020

Florida Community Helps Fund New School Bus for Special-Needs Students

The students from The School District of Palm Beach County receive a new school bus after getting monetary donations from their community, totaling to $107,000.

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