Personal space
Define the space between adjoining riders when closer seating is difficult.
Student-centered transportation
A softer way to give students the space they need.
For some riders, a more defined seat boundary can support a better trip. Original Soft Shield gives transportation teams a soft, removable option for adding separation between seats.
Use the space with intention
One product. Several practical roles.
Student needs, seating plans, and bus assignments are never one-size-fits-all. The shield can help create a visible boundary while keeping the solution flexible for the transportation team.
Transportation teams often contact us when one particular student needs a clearer boundary—from special-needs transportation and sensory planning to behavior such as reaching or spitting toward neighboring riders. The shield can provide physical separation as one part of a district-approved transportation plan.
It is not a restraint or a substitute for an individualized transportation plan. It is a physical separation tool that can be considered alongside district policy, student needs, and vehicle requirements.
Where it can help
Flexible support for changing route needs.
Sensory support
Reduce the visual and physical closeness of neighboring seats for riders who benefit from clearer boundaries.
Behavioral support
Add a physical boundary when a plan addresses reaching, spitting, or other behavior directed toward neighboring riders.
Vulnerable riders
Create additional space around students when the route team identifies a specific need.
Adaptive routes
Discuss configurations for small buses, wheelchair areas, and specialized seating arrangements.
Health separation
Retain a practical barrier option when additional separation is requested for health-related reasons.
Keep the solution practical
Easy to adjust when seating assignments change.
The removable design allows transportation staff to reconfigure the bus rather than commit the vehicle to one permanent setup. The soft vinyl surface is also designed for straightforward cleaning and daily use.
Explore fit and featuresWhat it does
A soft physical divider
- Creates visible separation between seating positions
- Provides a flexible alternative to hard panels
- Can be removed, cleaned, and relocated
- Supports full-size and specialized-route planning
What it is not
Not a restraint or medical device
Original Soft Shield does not replace supervision, a securement system, an IEP or transportation plan, district policy, or professional medical guidance. Each use should be evaluated by the responsible transportation team.
Plan around the rider
Flexible separation for students who need more space.
Share the bus type, seat location, intended use, and approximate quantity. We’ll help identify a practical configuration.