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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Q'Straint will host transporters of special-needs students at its facility here for two days of instruction in November.

September 8, 2008
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Q'Straint will host transporters of special-needs students at its facility here for two days of instruction in November.

The 5th Annual Q’Straint National Training seminar, to be held Nov. 12 and 13, will focus on wheelchair securement safety for school bus operations. Attendees will learn proper use and maintenance of securement systems and will discuss regulations and standards that govern them.

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Attendees will also have a chance to observe the manufacturing process of securement parts and accessories, and they will be able to witness simulated crash-testing of the components.

The event is free. For more information, call (800) 987-9987 or visit www.qstraint.com.

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