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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

Q’Straint Rebuilds Inclusion Swingset for Special-Needs School

Bright Horizons Center in Florida is gifted the newly renovated set by the wheelchair securement supplier.

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School Bus Fleet BlogJanuary 30, 2020

Don't Let Mainstreaming Go the Way of the Dinosaur

Author and motivational speaker Jim Lynch appeals to pupil transporters to learn about the educational value of mainstreaming students because, he says, the disabled population is changing daily.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson January 29, 2020

PHOTOS: Special-Needs Student Transporters in Action

In honor of our February 2020 special-needs issue, check out these photo submissions and those from previous stories highlighting special-needs transporters and the important aspects of their job.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2020

Alternative Pupil Transportation Provider Marks Milestones

ALC Schools completed more than 1.75 million student passenger trips in 2019 and is marking the one-year anniversary of its dispatch and operations center in Raleigh, N.C.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson January 29, 2020

School Bus Alternatives Meet a Range of Standards, Student Needs

Some pupil transporters increasingly look beyond the big yellow bus to transport students with special needs and those who are homeless or in foster care, choosing minivans, taxicabs, and other smaller-capacity vehicles.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 28, 2020

IC Bus, Dealer Introduce Suspension System for a Smoother Ride

Drivers taking part in demos say that LiquidSpring, which adjusts the bus floor level in response to rough roads, makes the ride more comfortable. The system is available on IC Bus’s Type Cs.

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ArticlesJanuary 27, 2020

Q & A: Blue Bird’s John Barrington on Special-Needs Trends, Customization

The school bus manufacturer's director of product planning discusses embracing alternative fuels and customizing buses to meet a variety of special needs.

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ArticlesJanuary 24, 2020

Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps

Students with autism can become overwhelmed by the noise and crowded space on a school bus. Drivers and aides can help by accessing transportation plan information to minimize triggers, establishing consistent routines, and giving calm, clear direction.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 21, 2020

Special-Needs Student Struck by Vehicle While Boarding School Bus

Eighteen-year-old Sam Bryant is attempting to board his school bus when he is hit by a vehicle illegally passing the bus. He is transported and released from the hospital with minor injuries.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2020

5 Questions: Anthony Pollard on Special-Needs Service, Bolstering Driver Training

Pollard talks about creating a successful annual driver training event, his passion for serving special-needs students, and the “special ride” he was able to coordinate for a student with autism.

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