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As a related service provider who attends IEP meetings regularly, I am amazed that I am often the person responsible for leading the team in its discu...
Read More →In a small rural town in Iowa, 10-year-old Josh, who has autism, rode the bus to school each morning. After picking him up, the driver would go about ...
Read More →With the bulk of medical and therapeutic equipment student transporters are required to haul these days, it’s easy to feel like you are driving ...
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The evolution of motorized wheelchairs demands a strategic approach to transportation safety. With sophisticated features and high costs, meticulous procedures for loading, securing, and unloading are imperative. Collaboration with specialists and adherence to regulations are essential to ensure student safety and facilitate independence.
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Teamwork between special-education and transportation departments can make it easier to manage students who require extra care in transit between home and school.
Read More →Transporting children with disabilities has become an increasingly complex task for school bus fleets across the country. Fleet managers do the best they can, often with extremely limited resources in terms of time and staff. Merely keeping up with the latest developments in special-needs education and transportation presents an extraordinary challenge.
Read More →In Part 1 of a three-part series, tips on effective restraint of children who need head/trunk support.
Read More →Although there are exceptions, industry experts say specific lift procedures need to be closely followed. Driver and attendant training is critical, they add.
Read More →School bus operators need to consider the 'benefits' of transporting children with disabilities.
Read More →School districts are often hesitant to expand first aid training because of liability and confidentiality concerns.
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