Procedures for Transporting Students with Special Needs Flashcards
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Before transporting a student with special needs for the first time, what is a crucial step for the 7D driver?
Answer: Review the student's IEP for transportation needs.
The student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan contains vital information about specific needs, including required safety equipment, medical conditions, or behavioral plans relevant to transportation. Reviewing this document ensures the driver is prepared.
When securing a wheelchair in a 7D vehicle, what is the standard requirement for the securement system?
Answer: A four-point tie-down system attached to the frame.
The standard and safest method for securing a wheelchair is using a four-point tie-down system. These straps must be attached to the sturdy frame of the wheelchair, not the wheels or other removable parts, to prevent any movement during transit.
If a student has a seizure during transport, what is the driver's primary responsibility?
Answer: Pull over safely, protect the student from injury, and call for medical help.
The driver's role is not to provide medical treatment but to ensure safety. They should pull over to a safe location, protect the student from injury by clearing the area around them, and immediately contact emergency medical services and their supervisor.
What is the correct procedure for using a lift to board a student in a wheelchair?
Answer: Ensure the wheelchair brakes are locked before operating the lift.
Before operating the lift, the wheelchair's brakes must be engaged, and any safety belts should be fastened. This prevents the wheelchair from rolling off the platform while it is in motion, which could cause serious injury to the student.
Which of the following is an example of a breach of student confidentiality for a 7D driver?
Answer: Talking about a student's disability with another parent at a bus stop.
A student's personal and medical information is confidential. Discussing this information with unauthorized individuals, such as other parents or people in the community, is a serious breach of privacy and professionalism.
When a student with special needs is accompanied by a service animal, the driver must:
Answer: Ensure the animal is under the student's control and not a direct threat.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the service animal must be allowed to accompany the student. The driver's responsibility is to ensure the animal is under the handler's control and does not pose a direct threat or disrupt the safe operation of the vehicle.
If a non-verbal student appears to be in distress, what should the driver do?
Answer: Pull over safely and try to identify the cause of distress.
A change in behavior can indicate a serious problem. The driver should safely pull over and assess the situation, using any known communication tools or looking for physical signs of a problem, and contact dispatch for guidance.