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️It’s given me needed insight and access legislators that are driving the polices affecting our organizations.
GCAN is where best practices and advocacy joins. The network brings together smart, passionate people committed to making things work better for everyone.
Join GCAN
By joining GCAN, you will:
- Connect with a network of passionate professionals and organizations
- Access valuable resources that support inclusion and accessibility initiatives.
- Share your expertise and learn from others to amplify our collective impact.
- Participate in events and programs designed to create positive change across Georgia.
Being part of GCAN has helped us stay informed and connected in a rapidly changing system. The collaboration and shared resources have made us stronger and more prepared to serve our community.
Membership Options
Agency Memberships
Agency memberships are entitled to a vote in GCAN operations.
Dues for an agency membership are $500 per year.
Associate Memberships
Associate memberships are free of charge for people with disabilities or those affiliated with persons with IDD – parents, employers, stakeholders, or advocates, for example.
GCAN gives small providers a big voice. Through this network, we’ve had access to advocacy efforts, policy updates, and connections that we simply wouldn’t have had otherwise.
GCAN Benefits
I no longer feel like we’re facing challenges alone. GCAN is a lifeline—whether you’re navigating policy changes or brainstorming service innovations.
Join GCAN today and be part of the change Georgia’s I/DD community deserves.
Becoming a member of GCAN means becoming part of something bigger—a movement to protect and improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Georgia.
Your voice matters. Your experience matters. Your membership matters.
Here’s what membership offers:
Stronger Together
Connect with other providers, families, and advocates who face the same challenges and share the same goals. GCAN creates a space where ideas are shared, concerns are heard, and solutions are developed—together.
A Unified Voice
As a member, your voice joins hundreds of others to advocate for real change. Whether it’s protecting service choice, addressing overregulation, or pushing for rural transportation options, GCAN amplifies the voices of families and providers at the local and state level.
A Seat at the Table
GCAN ensures that those directly impacted by policy decisions—individuals with I/DD, families, and providers—have a say in shaping the future. Membership gives you influence and visibility in discussions that matter.
Access to Resources
Stay informed through meetings, trainings, and shared resources. Get real-time updates on funding changes, service regulations, and advocacy opportunities that affect your community.
Support When It Counts
GCAN members have a network to lean on during challenging times. Whether you’re facing agency issues, policy uncertainty, or looking for new ideas, GCAN is here.
As a parent of an adult with IDD, GCAN gave me hope. I know someone is out there fighting for choice, quality, and dignity—not just for my child, but for all families like ours
I feel like our concerns matter and we are being heard.
GCAN Membership Dues
About Your Dues, Where & How They are used
Annual provider dues are just $500.00. Associate membership is free.
Membership Dues help fund Advocacy Efforts, Educational & Training Costs, Collaboration and Networking events, and Operational Support.
Advocacy Efforts
Supporting grassroots and statewide advocacy to protect service options and funding for individuals with I/DD.
Educational Resources & Training
Providing members with tools, webinars, and guidance to stay informed and empowered.
Collaboration & Networking
Operational Support
Come Join the Community!
Become a part of the growing number of agencies that are finding their community and their voice at GCAN.
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GCAN SPONSORS
Support GCAN – Be a Voice for Change! 🧡
Your donations make all the difference.
When you donate to the Georgia Community Access Network (GCAN), you’re not just giving money—you’re helping protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities to choose their services, be included in their communities, and live with dignity.
💪 Your support fuels:
✅ Strong advocacy at the Capitol
✅ Resources for local providers
✅ A growing network of families, professionals & self-advocates
✅ Real change across Georgia’s DD/IDD system
📢 Every dollar helps us fight for choice, access to community- based services.
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About Your Donations, Where & How They are used
Annual provider dues are just $500.00. Associate membership is free.
Membership Dues help fund Advocacy Efforts, Educational & Training Costs, Collaboration and Networking events, and Operational Support.