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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 27, 2025

Accessible and Inclusive: The Latest in School Bus Assistive Tools & Tech

Explore innovative assistive technologies transforming school buses to support students with diverse needs, from behavioral aids to sensory tools and communication devices.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 22, 2025

What’s Behind the Rise in Special Needs Transportation?

Autism, mental health, and social development: Special-needs transportation is changing. Here’s why — and what it means for pupil transporters.

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School Bus Fleet BlogSeptember 18, 2020

A New, Green School Bus Ride for Jack

A special-needs student in South Carolina advocates for his school to add a propane school bus to its fleet. He ends up getting a “green” bus all his own.

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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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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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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Student with Autism Left Alone on School Bus for Several Hours

A 7-year-old student who is nonverbal and has autism is left alone on the bus for about six hours until she is found by school district officials.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2019

Special-Needs Student Honored With ‘Special’ School Bus Ride

Wyatt, an Alabama student on the autism spectrum, realizes a lifelong wish to ride a school bus when Baldwin County Public Schools organizes a special ride for him.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2019

Special-Needs Student Dropped Off at Wrong School

The 5-year-old New York boy, who has autism, is dropped off at a school located a half a mile away from the school he attends.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 2, 2019

School Bus Driver Drops Off Student With Autism at Wrong Location

The 9-year-old Iowa girl goes missing after she is dropped off at home instead of at her daycare provider. She leaves the vacant house and walks a mile to a store.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2019

STA Recognizes Boy With Autism for His Dedication to School Buses

John Fowler, who lives next door to one of the company’s Florida bus terminals, keeps track of the buses in the yard. The school bus company presents him with an STI Cares Brand Ambassador goodie bag.

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