Blue Bird Foundation Funds Go Baby Go Program to Give Mobility to Children with Disabilities
The Blue Bird School Bus Foundation granted funds to bring the Go Baby Go program to Peach County, Georgia, adapting toy cars for children with mobility challenges.
- March 13-14, 2026
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What Happened
Blue Bird's foundation supported the Go Baby Go program, originally developed by University of Delaware researcher Cole Galloway, which modifies battery-powered ride-on toy cars with switch controls, supportive seating, and custom positioning for children with disabilities. Through a grant, Mercer University expanded the program to Peach County, home to Blue Bird's headquarters.
The event took place March 13-14, 2026, at Peach County High School, marking the first Go Baby Go build in the county and Mercer's first off-campus build. Engineering students from Mercer led build teams, joined by local high school students and Blue Bird employee volunteers. Families received the customized vehicles at no cost.
Program leaders Dr. Philip McCreanor and Dr. Sybil Martin ensured each vehicle met the child's specific needs, providing comfort and ease of use. The foundation's investment reflects Blue Bird's long-standing commitment to community support beyond student transportation, fostering independence and development for children with disabilities.
Why this matters
This initiative shows how a company can use its foundation to directly improve children's independence and remove financial barriers to adaptive mobility equipment.
Terms in This Story
- Go Baby Go
- A program that modifies battery-powered ride-on toy cars for children with mobility challenges, adding adaptive controls and supports.
- adaptive mobility equipment
- Devices or modifications that help individuals with disabilities move more independently.
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