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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

Ricon Corp. Unveils Newly Designed Wheelchair Lifts

Features of the Classic S-Series and K-Series include an 800-pound lift capacity, audio and visual threshold warning system, and patented Sto-Loc technology to prevent lift drift.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson January 29, 2020

PHOTOS: Special-Needs Student Transporters in Action

In honor of our February 2020 special-needs issue, check out these photo submissions and those from previous stories highlighting special-needs transporters and the important aspects of their job.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2019

Q’Straint Acquires Canadian Mobility Solutions Supplier

The acquisition will help Q'Straint and Adapt Solutions provide accessible wheelchair solutions to those with limited mobility.

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NewsJune 5, 2019

2 More California School Districts Receive Electric School Buses

Chico Unified School District adds one electric school bus and Brawley Elementary School District receives three new electric buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Ricon Sales Manager Advocated for Vehicle Accessibility for Students

Larry McNutt, who was the west region sales manager of commercial products for the wheelchair lift and ramp supplier, died on Friday. He was 69 years old.

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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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ArticlesFebruary 8, 2016

Getting Up to Speed on Wheelchair Transport Safety

Key improvements include accommodations for transporting smaller children, more stringent crash testing of wheelchair tiedowns for wheelchair-anchored lap belts, a logo that identifies equipment that meets standards, and pass/fail ratings for proper seat belt use.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2015

More Ohio districts order Lion school buses

The Marion and Fremont districts each receive two Lion buses, both utilizing the 42-inch seat option. Meanwhile, Huber Heights orders the first wheelchair-accessible Lion unit.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 13, 2013

Ralph Braun: a pioneer in mobility

Braun, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at 6 years old, went on to develop innovative mobility products, including a motorized scooter and a vehicle wheelchair lift. The founder and CEO of The Braun Corp., who passed away on Feb. 8 at age 72, is also remembered for his contributions to safe pupil transportation.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 29, 2013

Products at the NAPT trade show

Here are details on some of the new offerings from industry suppliers that were on view and announced during the two-day show in Memphis, Tenn. They include wheelchair lifts, a bus air-conditioning line and an integrated vehicle tracking and routing system.

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