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A physical therapist explains common disabilities and how they affect school bus emergency evacuations. This article, focusing on students with cerebral palsy, is the first in a series.
Read More →In New York, a 6-year old with autism ran from his bus after it stopped at his school. The bus aide tried to catch up with him, and police eventually found him safe more than 30 blocks away.
Read More →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.
Read More →Over five days of conference sessions, three eight-hour companion programs and a roadeo, attendees of the 16th National Conference & Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities & Preschoolers demonstrated that they are indeed “Going All Out!” (the event’s theme) in their jobs.
Read More →An Alabama school system is dropping the routes in order to reduce costs. The state Department of Education reportedly allows a school board to make a payment to parents instead of transporting students where it's impractical to do so.
Read More →Bus bursts into flames, children safely evacuated LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J.— Due to the quick reflexes of a bus driver and nursery-schoo...
Read More →At one point or another in our professional lives we've all been handed an employee manual filled with regulatory code and overly complex explanations...
Read More →Meet Teena Mitchell, a dedicated advocate for special needs transportation. In this Q&A, the Greenville County Schools coordinator and NAPT president shares insights on industry advancements, behavior strategies, and bridging gaps in special education transportation.
Read More →Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the latest SBF special-needs transportation survey.
Read More →Parents sue school board over alleged sexual abuse NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The parents of an autistic girl have sued the Metro Board of E...
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