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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 29, 2018

Q’Straint Launches Online Training Course for Wheelchair Securement

The new “Securement 101” course covers safety and liability, equipment operation, and securing wheelchairs and occupants.

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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 Thomas McMahonJune 4, 2018

Special-Needs Driver Decorates School Bus for Student’s Graduation

Assigned to transport a student who uses a wheelchair to his graduation events, Jennifer Collins of Hillsborough County (Fla.) Public Schools goes out of her way to provide a special ride.

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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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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 2, 2018

Q’Straint Offers Training Webinar Series

The sessions provide guidance on securing bus passengers who use wheelchairs.

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StatisticsJanuary 30, 2018

Special-Needs Survey 2018

SBF’s Special-Needs Survey finds that child-check devices are common, but student tracking systems aren’t. Meanwhile, many operations are transporting more special-needs students this year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

AMF-Bruns of America Adds Territory Account Manager

Todd Hawks joins the wheelchair and occupant securement supplier.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 12, 2018

Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference to Return in 2018

The event, held every two years, will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Sessions will cover such topics as school bus technology, emissions standards, and the changing labor market.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2018

Reminder: Take Part in <I>School Bus Fleet</i>’s Special-Needs Survey

The survey covers such topics as student ridership, driver pay, and special-needs bus equipment.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

District Bolsters Training After Student in Wheelchair Tips Over on School Bus

Richmond County (Ga.) School System’s investigation of the incident finds that the 12-year-old’s wheelchair had not been secured properly due to a training deficiency.

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