Caroline's Cart

12/23/2025

The best news!

Going to the grocery store is something most of us don’t think twice about—but for many families and people with disabilities, it can be a real challenge.

That’s why we’re so excited about the partnership between Caroline's Cart and The Arc. Caroline’s Carts are designed to help older children and adults with disabilities shop more comfortably, making it easier for families to run errands together and be part of everyday life.

You may notice our logo and a QR code on new carts in stores. If you scan it, you’ll be taken to The Arc’s website, where you can learn more about who we are, what we do, and get connected to our chapter network.

It might seem like a small thing, but having the right support in places like grocery stores can make a big difference. This partnership helps families feel welcome, supported, and included, because everyone deserves to take part in the simple, everyday moments of life.

11/08/2025

#20 😀

If you want something done, ask a mom. We are experts at keeping the proverbial plates spinning — running a household, crushing it at work, and keeping up with everyone’s routines, schedules, and daily needs. While doing all this, however, sometimes our own personal dreams get shoved to the back...

10/21/2025

H-E-B

125 likes, 38 comments. “Thank you -E-B for accommodating my special needs child while grocery shopping”

10/20/2025

10/15/2025

Stop gatekeeping Caroline's Carts.

This shouldn’t even have to be said, but here we are: not all disabilities are visible. Caroline’s Carts exist so that disabled people; children and adults; who can’t use standard carts have a safe, dignified way to shop. Yet far too often, families are stared down, questioned, or outright blocked from using them by strangers who’ve decided they don’t “look disabled enough.”

It’s cruel. And it causes real harm. For many families, these carts are the difference between being able to run a basic errand and being forced to leave a store in tears. They aren’t a “perk.” They’re accessibility; the same way a ramp or automatic doors are.

If people can’t respect that, maybe stores should to start treating these carts more like Aldi carts; where you pay a small refundable deposit to unlock one? Not to profit off accessibility, but to make people think twice before grabbing one they don’t need and denying someone else access.

Disability doesn’t always look the way you think it does. And no one owes you proof to use adaptive equipment. Gatekeeping accessibility is still ableism; and it needs to stop.

10/02/2025

https://chainstoreage.com/exclusive-qa-drew-ann-long-founder-inventor-carolines-cart

Caroline’s Cart assists caregivers of children and adults with disabilities in store navigation and is partnering with a leading advocacy group.

09/24/2025

www.drewannspeaks.com

09/17/2025

Podcast about Caroline’s Cart

Drew Ann is the inventor of Caroline’s Cart, a game-changing, patented, special-needs shopping cart designed to provide an inclusive and accessible shopping experience for individuals with special needs. Inspired by her daughter Caroline, who has special needs and could not use a traditional cart,...

09/09/2025

We went to our local Walmart found Caroline's Cart look at Isaac smile. I am so grateful to Caroline’s Cart thank you for making it possible for my autistic son to shop in comfort.