When Drew Ann Long, a stay-at-home mom from Birmingham, Alabama, realized there were no shopping carts designed for her daughter Caroline — who has Rett syndrome and cannot walk or talk — she took matters into her own hands. With no design or manufacturing experience, Drew set out to create Caroline’s Cart, a life-changing adaptive shopping cart for individuals with disabilities. 

In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland talks with Drew Ann about her incredible journey — from facing rejection from every U.S. shopping cart manufacturer to seeing her invention now featured in over 15,000 stores across eight countries, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Lowe’s. 

Drew Ann shares how she overcame countless obstacles, financial hardships, and even a hacked social media page — all while pushing forward for families like hers. Caroline’s Cart is now empowering caregivers, seniors, and individuals with disabilities to shop with dignity and independence. 

👉 Visit CarolinesCart.com to learn more or see if your local store carries these accessible carts. 

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