Founder, Caroline’s Cart Founder,Caroline’s Cause Author

drew ann long

TOPICS -  • Adversity • Business • Caregiving

 • Challenge • Disability • Entrepreneurship

 • Inspirational • Motivation • Success

drew ann long - PROGRAMS

  • The Power of the Mompreneur
  • The Inclusion Mindset
  • Two Decades of Caregiving & Counting
  • 7 Steps of an Innovator
  • The Life of the Special Needs Family

From one Mother's Mission to a Movement That's Redefining Inclusion

“Drew Ann Long, the founder of Caroline’s Cart, is the definition of determination and perseverance...Her decade-long dedication to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can navigate a retail environment is remarkable and inspiring.”

-William White, Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart

Additional Testimonials...
“I first heard Drew Ann when she was a guest on a radio program talking about Caroline’s Cart. She immediately captured my attention, and I knew I wanted to book her to speak for an upcoming event. I was drawn in by her energy, her passion, and of course, her incredible story. As a professional speaker and trainer myself, I recognized her ability to connect with her audience and found her authenticity refreshing. Her talk inspired laughter and tears, and most of all hope and encouragement. Drew Ann Long embodies the spirit of tenacity, faith and entrepreneurship, and encourages us not to give up on our calling.”
-Carol S. Dodgen, Owner, Dodgen Security Consulting
“Drew Ann Long is a trailblazer for the special needs community. As a father of a son with special needs, I fully understand the daily struggles that special needs parents encounter. Her commitment to solving the problem of accessible shopping is remarkable and has transformed the retail shopping experience for millions of families. Her years of overcoming countless obstacles and challenges have paved the way for safe, accessible shopping for all.”
-Ben Hinnen, CEO, Wanzl North America
“Caroline’s Cart can be a game-changer for families, and we're excited to offer this for our guests across the country. Target is always looking for new ways to make guests feel welcome in our stores and give them a more comfortable shopping experience.”
-Juan Galarraga, Senior Vice President, Store Operations, Target

drew ann long - Biography

Drew Ann Long is the award-winning inventor of Caroline’s Cart and a dynamic motivational speaker whose mission is to drive inclusion, innovation, and impact. Her journey from determined mom to retail disruptor has inspired audiences nationwide.

Check Availability

drew ann long - MEDIA

Drew Ann Long was a mom of three who had a problem: how to navigate the grocery store with three young children, one of whom was disabled.
Searching in vain for a shopping cart for people with special needs she quickly realized that if she wanted one, she d have to invent it herself.
Thus began a crazy, faith-challenging, and remarkable journey with never a dull moment as Drew, "just a mom from Alabaster, Alabama," set out to develop a new standard for one of the nation s largest industries.
Coming up with the idea for Caroline s Cart - named after her daughter - was just the first step. Before long, Drew was drawn into the worlds of engineering, manufacturing, finance, patent law, and the corporate boardroom. It seemed nothing about this was going to be easy-peasy.
Game Changer celebrates the can-do spirit and faith that made America great. If you ve ever used a Caroline s Cart, or you like tales of determination and perseverance (or just a good story you can t put down!) you ll love Game Changer.