Caroline's Cart Explained

A Caroline's Cart is a specific type of shopping cart which allows for the assisted locomotion of non-ambulatory adults or larger children.

The Caroline's Cart was invented by Drew Ann Long, a mother of a special needs daughter from Alabama.[1] They are named after Long's daughter, Caroline, and were first made available at American retail stores in 2011. They are manufactured by Technibilt.[2]

Caroline's Carts are designed to enable caretakers to push a larger disabled person while allowing room for loading the cart with groceries. Features include a forward facing seat with a five-point harness and extended handles to provide room for the person being pushed.[3] They have the capacity to hold a 250-pound occupant.[1] The carts have six wheels with brakes for stability and ease of loading.[4]

The carts are utilized in stores such as Kroger,[5] Publix,[6] Save Mart,[7] Target,[8] and Walmart.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pawlowski . A. . Mom's shopping cart invention helps kids with special needs . TODAY.com . 18 June 2024 . en . 10 February 2016.
  2. News: Caroline's Cart Called a 'Godsend' . 18 June 2024 . The Pilot Newspaper . 25 August 2019 . en.
  3. News: Specially designed shopping cart for disabled children coming to US stores . 18 June 2024 . The Independent . 23 July 2011.
  4. Web site: Kovac . Lisa . What is a Caroline’s Cart? . Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . 18 June 2024 . 24 August 2018.
  5. Web site: Marsh . Rachel . Kroger Supplies Caroline's Carts for Children with Special Needs . BOOMER Magazine . 18 June 2024 . 1 December 2017.
  6. News: Anstey . Evan . Caroline’s Cart simplifies shopping with special needs family members . 18 June 2024 . News 4 Buffalo . 25 February 2016.
  7. News: Turlock mom's efforts prompt Save Mart to offer special needs shopping cart . 18 June 2024 . www.turlockjournal.com.
  8. News: Earl . Jennifer . How one mom's shopping cart invention is helping special needs kids, seniors. 18 June 2024 . www.cbsnews.com . 12 October 2016.
  9. Web site: Lynch . John . Local Walmart now has carts for special needs children . WTRF . 18 June 2024 . 28 September 2023.

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