BESI Secures Seat Mount Patent
The Ohio-based company designed the seat mount for special-needs students who have difficulty staying seated in other products.
The Ohio-based company designed the seat mount for special-needs students who have difficulty staying seated in other products.
HopSkipDrive and Kid Car, like RideAlong, find themselves answering increased demand for pupil transportation options.
The Industry Assembly of God plans to use the bus to transport special needs students and the elderly.
The securement supplier will honor a special-needs school bus driver for their standout service for the fourth year in a row. The winner will receive $1,000.
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.
This van category carries the most precious cargo; you not only consider the comfort and safety of the driver, but all the people riding along.
Now that you're ready to buy a van, make sure your eyes are wide open when navigating manufacturers and dealerships.
Options include cash purchases, long or short-term leasing and traditional financing.
Your research, comparisons, and decisions boil down to two factors: Total cost of ownership and profitability.
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.
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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