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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2011

Cause of special-needs student's death is unclear

Three-year-old Kevin Cisler is found unconscious on his school bus and later dies at a hospital. An autopsy is performed, but officials have not yet determined the reason for his death.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2010

Review: Expert guidance on safety restraints

The School Bus Safety Handbook is deemed “the definitive authority” on installing car seats, safety vests and wheelchairs on school buses in this review by pupil transportation consultant Ted Finlayson-Schueler.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2010

Q’Straint offers new wheelchair securement module

The Q’UBE has a low-profile design and can be permanently mounted to the vehicle floor or installed on transit barriers or seat legs with full adjustability. Its features include a delayed release mechanism that gives users 15 seconds to secure the rear of the wheelchair, along with fully automatic rear retractors.

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ArticlesAugust 26, 2010

Involving Physical Therapists in Pupil Transportation

Physical and occupational therapists are a great asset to an operation. Help them to see the critical role they play in assisting with the transport of special-needs students by soliciting their expertise on body mechanics, disabilities and mobility devices. Ensure that they participate in evacuation training and drills.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

Free training seminar focuses on wheelchair securement

Event will educate on the use of Q’Straint’s securement systems. It will also include information on standards and regulations, a facility tour and a crash test viewing.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2009

Feds give guidance on special-needs transportation

New Q&A document from the U.S. Department of Education provides clarification on IDEA regulations for transporting students with disabilities. Topics covered include communication, mainstreaming on regular routes and climate control on buses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

Special-needs students will have smoother ride to school

The city of Calgary paved a gravel road full of potholes last month after parents filed a human rights complaint. The parents were concerned that riding over the uneven road in school buses would injure students in wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2009

Q&A: Still secure after 25 years

As Q’Straint hits a milestone, President Jean-Marc Girardin discusses the company’s continuing quest to bolster the safety of passengers who use w...

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2009

Q&A: Still Secure After 25 Years

As Q’Straint hits a milestone, President Jean-Marc Girardin discusses the company’s continuing quest to bolster the safety of passengers who use wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2009

Q’Straint to host free training seminar

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Q’Straint will hold its sixth annual National Training Seminar at its facilities here in the fall. The school bus semi...

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