Procedure – Category 5000 (Students)
AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines
• When the child is medically fragile, requires special assistance, or has other unique needs.
• When climate control has been requested by a physician to address an identified medical need.
• When a physician has imposed a limitation of time on the bus to address an identified medical need.
• When use of the child’s primary language is required for effective communication of evacuation procedures and other safety issues and students with special communication needs.
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Other circumstances, as appropriate.
4.0
Specialized Equipment Use/Operation
In some cases, a child with a disability may require specific equipment or adaptive devices to transport the child to and from the special education program. There is a wide variety of equipment to accommodate children with disabilities, and such equipment is required to be part of the transportation vehicle’s environment. Transportation staff should be familiar with the design and operation procedure for specialized equipment, as well as know how to conduct general equipment inspection and make simple field adjustments during breakdowns. Some examples include:
1. Power lifts or ramps
2. Emergency escape exits including doors, windows, and roof hatches
3. Special fire suppression systems
4. Power cut-off switch
5. Emergency communications system
6. Air conditioning system
7. Mobile seating device, including trays and accessories, securement system hardware, and occupant securement system.
8. Adaptive and assistive devices used to support or secure children, mobility aids, special belts, and harness and devices (such as special crutches, braces, or wheelchairs, including assistive technology devices).
AR 5005.3 – Transportation Guidelines
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 03/13)
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