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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 10, 2018

Retired Special-Needs School Bus Driver Honored in ‘Be My Neighbor’ Contest

Dwight Miller of Wisconsin is nominated by his neighbor in a contest inspired by former TV host Fred Rogers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Mom Urges HOA to Allow Special-Needs School Bus in Community

Mary Bennette-Browing of Virginia asks her homeowner’s association to reconsider a request to allow a school bus to drive into the private community to pick up her two children, who have special needs.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2018

Maryland School Bus Aide Arrested for Assaulting Special-Needs Student

DeQuan Brooks is charged with child abuse and second-degree assault for allegedly throwing a student around the bus and choking him. The student reportedly tried to throw Brooks’ phone out a window.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2018

Family Thanks Special-Needs School Bus Driver, Aide on TV

An Idaho mother and her child tell a local news source how much they appreciate the kindness and peace of mind their bus driver and monitor give them.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2018

Reminder: AMF-Bruns Launches Award for Special-Needs School Bus Drivers

The securement equipment supplier will annually honor a special-needs driver for exemplary service. The winner will receive $1,000.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 1, 2018

Video Reportedly Shows Former School Bus Driver Assaulting Special-Needs Student

The Idaho driver resigned after an incident in April, in which she allegedly forced a 9-year-old student out of his seat and pushed him. 

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2018

Durham Honors Special-Needs Team for Customer Service

The school bus company recognizes the Illinois team with its Customer Champion Award for cheering on special-needs students at a basketball game. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 7, 2018

Pediatrics Academy Releases Special-Needs Student Transportation Recommendations

The policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses creating IEPs, proper use of restraint systems, and care administered by aides and nurses.

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Articlesby James BlueFebruary 14, 2018

Join Forces to Fight School Transportation Funding Cuts

With so many pieces of the budget pie competing for dollars, someone needs to remind our elected officials why pupil transportation should be a priority.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2018

Help Special-Needs Students Strive for Success Through Mainstreaming

Transportation directors are legally required to accommodate students with disabilities to ensure access to education, but each case is different. Look for opportunities to include them with their able-bodied peers.

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