Rose Morris is the Founder of Abram’s Nation, a manufacturer of products that are designed specifically for the special needs community. Rose is also the Co-Founder of Fund It Forward, a nonprofit that helps families obtain special needs equipment that is not covered by insurance. Rose’s son, Abram, is an active and curious special needs child who would always find a way to get out of his crib. Because of this, Rose had many sleepless nights worrying that Abram would get hurt trying to escape until she created and developed the Safety Sleeper, a product that would help protect him. 

Key Takeaways:

[2:20] Who is Rose, and why did she start Abram’s Nation? 

[3:35] Rose shares why her son, Abram, was struggling with sleep.

[10:30] A whole weight came off of Rose’s shoulders when she and her friends were able to develop something that would keep curious Abram safe in bed. 

[13:45] Rose is grateful she had neighbors and a community that was familiar with autism and could provide support and resources for her family.

[15:35] How did people find out about The Safety Sleeper? 

[19:30] Rose hires special needs adults to help her with her business. 

[23:25] Rose shares why, and how, she started Fund It Forward.

[27:25] Fund It Forward needs a new Executive Director! 

[30:00] Rose shares the process of how Abram’s Nation went international.

[33:00] Rose doesn’t just work with autism. There’s a huge community of people in need and she’s open to learning about it. 

[35:55] What kind of feedback has Rose received so far?

[39:10] What advice does Rose have for other social entrepreneurs? 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Giving Back Podcast

Abram’s Nation

Fund It Forward

Rose Morris on LinkedIn