Specifically for Seniors - A New Direction

Episode 108: Caroline's Cart with Drew Ann Long


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Welcome to Specifically for Seniors, where today we explore the civic power of everyday objects and the people who dare to redesign them. Today’s guest didn’t start with a blueprint—she started with a daughter. Drew Ann Long is the creator of Caroline’s Cart, a revolutionary shopping cart designed for children and adults with disabilities. Named after her daughter Caroline, who was born with Rett syndrome, the cart began as a mother’s plea for inclusion and became a national movement in retail design.Drew Ann taught herself the language of industrial engineering, founded Parent Solution Group in 2008, and partnered with Technibilt to bring her vision to life. Her invention has earned national recognition, including the Da Vinci Award for universal design, and is now available in major retailers like Target, Kroger, and Walmart. But this story isn’t just about a cart—it’s about civic imagination, maternal resolve, and the quiet revolution of making space for everyone.

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