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Note: If you cannot properly tie down a particular style of wheelchair, consult with your supervisor
and/or the student’s school physical therapist. The bus should never be placed in motion if the
wheelchair is not completely and properly tied down.

Daily Checklist: Wheelchairs

Loading and Unloading the Wheelchair on the Lift

 Have the student and caretaker been greeted?
 Is the student’s wheelchair positioning belt fastened?
 Is the wheelchair positioned on the lift facing out?
 Are the brakes locked?
 Are the gears engaged on the motorized wheelchair?
 Is the power switched off on the motorized wheelchair?
 Is/are the attendant’s hand or caretaker’s hands on the wheelchair during lift operation?

Positioning the Wheelchair on the Bus

 Is the wheelchair placed forward facing?

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Wheelchair Operation