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Reliable, Compassionate Transportation for Students with Special Needs
If your school, cooperative, or facility is looking for a dependable transportation partner for students with special needs, you’ve come to the right place. Freedom 1st Transportation, LLC is a family-owned business built on one simple goal: helping others maintain their independence and quality of life. Over seven years, we’ve grown to a fleet of 45 vans and provide non-emergency transportation to over 350 clients per day across DuPage, Will, Kane, Cook, Lake, and McHenry Counties.
We work with special education cooperatives, schools, and facility staff to coordinate transportation for:
– Physical, occupational, and speech therapy appointments
– Medical and specialist appointments
– Community-based instruction and life-skills outings
– Field trips and extracurricular events
– Testing, evaluations, and other scheduled services
Every driver is qualified by the Department of Transportation, has completed a state-approved training program, and is ADA certified including specialized training for passengers who need extra time, patience, or assistance. Whether a student needs an immediate ride or you’re scheduling weeks in advance, our team makes booking easy through our website or by phone at (630) 896-6063.
Daily & Scheduled Student Transportation
We know consistency matters for students with special needs, and for the staff and families who depend on a predictable routine. Freedom 1st Transportation coordinates directly with your school or cooperative’s staff to build a transportation plan around each student’s IEP-related appointments, therapy schedule, or recurring medical visits. If a student needs to travel to multiple locations in a single day, our team will work with you to build the best plan for their needs and we keep your staff informed of pickup times, routes, and any changes along the way.
Wheelchair & Mobility-Accessible Transportation
Our fleet is fully wheelchair accessible, with vehicles equipped to handle standard and wide wheelchairs, bariatric needs, and oxygen equipment. From a Transit 350 ADA-compliant wheelchair van to our larger wheelchair bus, we have a vehicle sized right for individual students or full classroom groups. Every trip is treated with the same personalized, one-on-one approach because we know no two students, and no two transportation plans, are exactly alike.
Field Trips & Special Events Transportation
From community-based instruction to seasonal field trips and special school events, Freedom 1st Transportation can handle group outings of any size. We offer fixed routes, charter service, and flexible scheduling so your staff can focus on the students, not the logistics. Reach out with your trip details, group size, and any accommodations we should know about, and our dispatch team will take it from there.
Freedom 1st Transportation provides an excellent experience because of the personalized, customized service we bring to every school and cooperative we serve. We’re here to support the students and staff in your community. Contact Freedom 1st Transportation at (630) 896-6063 or rides@freedomfirsttransportation.com to talk through your program’s transportation needs.
