Lightning eMotors will deliver up to 7,500 zero-emission Class 4 and Class 5 buses across the U.S. and Canada from 2021-2025 while providing full electric power trains, charging products and services.
One significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process, which will set the stage for systems-based solutions.
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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Pam Totten, a bus aide for Nixa Public Schools, and Jeanine Bratcher, one of the district’s bus drivers, share their passion for transporting students, including those with special needs.
The Protektor 2.0 SilverSeries is a four-point securement system designed to be compatible with all wheelchairs and vehicles.
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.
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.
The vans are equipped with three-point seat belts, GPS tracking systems, and interior cameras, and the service includes a district dashboard and parent app. A Pennsylvania school district is one of the first to use the service.
The students from The School District of Palm Beach County receive a new school bus after getting monetary donations from their community, totaling to $107,000.
Special-needs students from The School District of Palm Beach County receive a new school bus after getting monetary donations and support from their community.
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.
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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