Georgia Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce

08/21/2026

Did You Know You Can Received FREE Help?

Infinity Support Services serves Georgia Counties: Dekalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett.

They provide FREE individualized benefits counseling for Social Security beneficiaries who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or are working, are about to begin working or are actively seeking employment.

Infinity is a provider of SSA's WIPA (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance) Program in multiple states, including the three counties in Georgia.

Who is Eligible:
Anyone who receives Social Security disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) between age 14 and retirement age. Priority is given to anyone who:
is working,
has a job offer pending,
has had an interview in the past 30 days or an interview scheduled in the next 2 weeks
is a veteran, or
is a transition youth between the ages of 14-25 and interested in working

If you meet these requirements you are eligible to get FREE benefits planning services.

What the WIPA Program Does...
Verifies benefits: Checks exact details of your current Social Security, healthcare, and housing assistance.
Explains work incentives: Teaches special rules that let you earn money while keeping parts of your cash aid or medical cover.
Provides tailored plans: Delivers a written breakdown showing how a job or a raise changes your overall income.
Connects with resources: Links to local employment networks or state vocational programs

If you live in one of the three Georgia counties, contact Infinity Support Services through their website at: www.infinityss.org/contact-us or contact them at Beneficiary Helpline: 1-866-968-7842

Find this and other RESOURCES on our GANCC Website:

GANCC Specialized Resources: www.gancc.org/resource-page1

What To Do When Transitioning Into Adulthood: www.gancc.org/transitions-adulthood-list

08/20/2026

Funding is Now Available for Georgia Families!

Our GANCC Member, MapHabit is proud to be one of the first fully reimbursed assistive technology services approved by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). MapHabit is now available to many families across the state at no cost. Access is offered through multiple funding pathways, including the NOW/COMP Medicaid waivers—which support over 12,000 eligible individuals—and the Bobby Dodd Family Support services, a new option for community members with lower acuity needs who still benefit from cognitive support. Fill out the form on their website to learn more.
https://maphabit.com/pages/georgia

We love they are empowering minds and enriching independent lives.

Inspired by his uncle's Alzheimer's diagnosis and cousin with Down syndrome, CEO and Co-Founder Matt Golden recognized a crucial gap in healthcare: the demand for an accessible and cost-effective solution that enhances the well-being of individuals needing cognitive support and their care partners. Collaborating with neuroscientist and Co-Founder Stuart Zola, Ph.D, MapHabit was born as an evidence-driven platform that empowers autonomy and enhances quality of life.

For more information, visit them on their website: www.maphabit.com

08/20/2026

Did you know .... ?

Only one-third of Americans (32%) know what the term neurodivergent means without it being previously defined. A majority of Americans (56%) weren't sure how to define the term?

We're Here To Change That!

The GANCC educates and connects Georgia's neurodiversity ecosystem with in person and online events for NEURODIVERGENT ADULTS, ADVOCATES, FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS + BUSINESSES

Awareness is the starting point!

Sign Up Today to Attend Our Events → www.gancc.org/events

08/18/2026

LET’S WORK TOGETHER! NEW! GANCC NeuroCONNECT Online "Spark Series”

Join TRACY LEFEBVRE, PhD for our ADHD at Work - 4-Part Interactive Coaching Series for People with ADHD

Part 1: Mapping Your Executive Function at Work

September 9, 2026

12 Noon - 1:00 pm ET

Executive function challenges are not a reflection of your intelligence or effort, but they can still create real friction at work and at home. Executive function is the control center that helps you get started, stay focused, manage emotions and energy, and follow things through.

This interactive online group coaching session is for working people or people looking for work who live with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits (diagnosed or strongly suspected) who are doing a lot and still feel like something is not working.

We will briefly map executive function using Thomas Brown’s model and related work, then shift into coaching-based conversations. Together, we look at what is happening in the real conditions of your work so you can name your own patterns as you in context, not you as a problem. Then you choose one realistic step (an ask, a shift in et in expectations, or a skill to build) to move tasks forward, easing self-pressure and mental churn.

Register today! www.gancc.org/event-6764685

08/17/2026

We welcome our newest GANCC Members - Fusion Academy, The School That Changes Everything

Fusion Academy / Buckhead and Fusion Academy /Alpharetta offer two convenient Georgia campuses.

Fusion Academy is for students who learn differently struggle in traditional school environments where everyone is taught the same. That’s why Fusion Academy changed everything about school, putting your student at the center of their learning experience.

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited 1:1 or small group private school for grades 4-12, where personalized education unlocks the full potential of students with learning, social and emotional differences. They proudly accept scholarships offered by the State of Georgia, including the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS, also known as SB10) and the Georgia Promise Scholarship (GPSP) which cover a portion of our tuition.

Connect with them for more details.

Alpharetta Campus: www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/alpharetta
Buckhead Campus: www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/buckhead

08/14/2026

LET’S WORK TOGETHER!

NEW! GANCC NeuroCONNECT Online "Spark Series”

Join TRACY LEFEBVRE, PhD for our ADHD at Work: 4-Part Interactive Coaching Series for People with ADHD

Part 1: Mapping Your Executive Function at Work

September 9, 2026

12 Noon - 1:00 pm ET - Online

Executive function challenges are not a reflection of your intelligence or effort, but they can still create real friction at work and at home. Executive function is the control center that helps you get started, stay focused, manage emotions and energy, and follow things through.

This interactive online group coaching session is for working people or people looking for work who live with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits (diagnosed or strongly suspected) who are doing a lot and still feel like something is not working.

We will briefly map executive function using Thomas Brown’s model and related work, then shift into coaching-based conversations. Together, we look at what is happening in the real conditions of your work so you can name your own patterns as you in context, not you as a problem. Then you choose one realistic step (an ask, a shift in et in expectations, or a skill to build) to move tasks forward, easing self-pressure and mental churn.

Register today! www.gancc.org/event-6764685

Note: Registrants will receive a link to the online session one week before and again one day before the event. Please be aware that sessions are recorded.

08/14/2026

GANCC Corporate Member Communication Through Connection: Meet Alisha Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP

Alisha is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with 6 years of dedicated experience supporting children and adolescents across schools, private practice, and teletherapy.

At Communication Through Connection (CTC), Alisha's mission is clear: ensure families receive strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy tailored to their unique needs. Her specializations include early language intervention, Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC), and neurodiversity-affirming pragmatics therapy—empowering kids and adults to self-advocate and thrive.

Since 2016, Alisha has worked across diverse settings—schools, private practice, in-home therapy, and virtual platforms—building personalized, connection-centered care grounded in trust and collaboration.

Every individual deserves a voice, meaningful relationships, and the confidence to communicate in their own way. That's the CTC promise.

Visit her website at: www.communicationthruconnection.com

08/06/2026

LET’S WORK TOGETHER!

NEW! GANCC NeuroCONNECT Online "Spark Series”

Join TRACY LEFEBVRE, PhD for our ADHD at Work: 4-Part Interactive Coaching Series for People with ADHD

Part 1: Mapping Your Executive Function at Work

September 9, 2026

12 Noon - 1:00 pm ET

Executive function challenges are not a reflection of your intelligence or effort, but they can still create real friction at work and at home. Executive function is the control center that helps you get started, stay focused, manage emotions and energy, and follow things through.

This interactive online group coaching session is for working people or people looking for work who live with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits (diagnosed or strongly suspected) who are doing a lot and still feel like something is not working.

We will briefly map executive function using Thomas Brown’s model and related work, then shift into coaching-based conversations. Together, we look at what is happening in the real conditions of your work so you can name your own patterns as you in context, not you as a problem. Then you choose one realistic step (an ask, a shift in et in expectations, or a skill to build) to move tasks forward, easing self-pressure and mental churn.

Register today! www.gancc.org/event-6764685

Note: Registrants will receive a link to the online session one week before and again one day before the event. Please be aware that sessions are recorded and will be stored on our GANCC Portal for GANCC Members to view. When you sign up, you're welcome to use no name and/or keep your camera off.

08/06/2026

Autism Improvised
CEU PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP: HEALING THROUGH PLAY - IMPROV FOR COMMUNICATION invites clinicians, educators, and other professionals who support neurodivergent individuals to explore improv as a tool for building connection, flexibility, and communication skills.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Sign up before Aug 8 and use the code EB26 at checkout for 10% off the workshop fee!

Rooted in the belief that play is a powerful and often underused pathway to social-emotional growth, the workshop blends experiential learning with practical, evidence-informed technique — giving participants tools they can bring directly into their own practice. The day is structured around two complementary halves: a morning of direct contact experience, where attendees observe and participate alongside students in live improv exercises, and an afternoon of didactic instruction and interactive practice that unpacks the theory and application behind what they’ve just experienced. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of how improv-based methods can support social communication goals for autistic and neurodivergent clients, along with concrete strategies to adapt for their own settings.

EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED TO AUG 12! Sign up now!