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Jean M Zimmerman

    Rehab Management
    |September 10, 2003
    PubMed
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    Safe transportation for students using wheelchairs requires a collaborative team approach. This includes consultation with specialists, parents, and the child to ensure appropriate equipment and planning for school buses and private vehicles.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric transportation safety
    • Assistive technology in education
    • Child mobility and accessibility

    Background:

    • School buses are commonly associated with student transportation.
    • Principles of safe student transportation extend to private vehicles, like family vans.
    • Ensuring appropriate transportation for students with special needs is critical.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the team-based approach in providing safe transportation for students using wheelchairs.
    • To highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in transportation planning.
    • To advocate for comprehensive consultation in selecting mobility devices.

    Main Methods:

    • The article discusses the collaborative process involving multiple stakeholders.

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  • It stresses the necessity of consulting with relevant professionals and family members.
  • The focus is on the systematic approach to transportation provision.

    • Main Results:

    • A team approach is essential for safe student transportation.
    • Consultation with a Rehabilitation Technology Specialist (RTS), therapist, physician, parent, child, and transportation staff is crucial.
    • This collaborative process ensures appropriate equipment, such as wheelchairs, are provided.

    Conclusions:

    • Safer transportation for students using wheelchairs is achieved through a unified team effort.
    • Effective communication and shared decision-making among all parties are paramount.
    • The article advocates for a holistic strategy in student transportation planning.