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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 11, 2025

HopSkipDrive Expands Specialty Transportation Options

The expanded offering will serve students in wheelchairs and rider assistants, and car seat users. The services will be available to schools in the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2023

New Jersey School Bus Monitor Charged in 6-Year-Old's Death on School Bus

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office reported that when the child's four-point harness tightened around her neck, her school bus monitor was on her cell phone and wearing ear buds.

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Newsby Wes PlattDecember 12, 2022

Participate in School Bus Fleet's Annual Special-Needs Survey

Respondents are asked to fill out the survey no later than Jan. 3. Results will appear in the February edition of the magazine.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 2, 2022

Innovations & Opportunities in Special Needs Transportation

For school buses transporting individuals with disabilities, proper securement is paramount to protect students' safety. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your fleet is safe and accessible.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

Q'STRAINT, BraunAbility Team to Accelerate Innovation in Wheelchair Accessibility

One significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process, which will set the stage for systems-based solutions.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson May 27, 2021

Texas District Among Q’Straint’s ‘Sequrement Heroes’

Cleveland Independent School District’s special-needs transportation team is recognized for going above and beyond to ensure the safety of their students, conducting trainings and using securement devices.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2021

AMF-Bruns Unveils Latest Wheelchair Securement System

The Protektor 2.0 SilverSeries is a four-point securement system designed to be compatible with all wheelchairs and vehicles.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 26, 2021

New Virtual Training, ‘Sequrement Heroes’ Campaign From Q’Straint

The wheelchair securement solutions supplier’s new online course will soon be available. Meanwhile, Q’Straint is accepting nominations for transportation employees who go above and beyond to secure passengers with mobility devices.

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ArticlesJanuary 25, 2021

7 Strategies for Helping Special-Needs Students Adjust to COVID Safety Measures

Communication best practices include partnering with special education department staff to develop plans based on Individualized Education Programs. Story boards and reward systems for mask wearing and social distancing are some recommended steps for reinforcement.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

AMF-Bruns Names 3rd Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year

Elaine Hernsberger, a bus driver for Hays Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, is the winner of the securement supplier’s third annual National Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year award.

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