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Katie Scholes of Provider Enterprises, which has transported special-needs children for more than 25 years, proves that sometimes it takes one to know...
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Greenville County (S.C.) Schools’ Special Needs Physical Performance Test is conducted every year to ensure that special-needs drivers and attendants have the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Read More →This condition is a birth defect that involves incomplete development of the spinal cord, often resulting in paralysis of a student's lower extremities. Many with spina bifida will be totally dependent on the bus staff, so a well thought out evacuation plan is critical. Part 4 of this series also covers spinal cord injuries.
Read More →Part 2 of this series focuses on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which causes deterioration of muscle tissue in boys. Knowing how to lift these passengers properly is critical for a safe emergency exit from the bus.
Read More →GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At the NAPT Annual Conference and Trade Show last week, special-needs transportation was among the topics put in the spotlight....
Read More →Greenville County (S.C.) Schools’ Special Needs Physical Performance Test ensures that aides, as well as drivers, are capable of safely transporting special-needs students through measurable standards.
Read More →Gone are the days of school bus fleets being made up of just yellow buses. These days, we’re seeing more fuel and vehicle types than ever, as the use of passenger vehicles and vans increases and the role of alternative transportation providers soars. Let’s dig into it.
Read More →Advancements in neonatal care have allowed more children with complex medical needs to live longer, healthier lives. In years past, when these chi...
Read More →Bipolar student jumps from bus window ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 7-year-old bipolar boy was taken to a local children's hospital and t...
Read More →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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