About ICAN
A Commitment
to Community.
Founded in 2022 by Alhaji “Haj” and Candra Jalloh, ICAN was created from a shared belief that every person deserves access, dignity, belonging, and meaningful opportunities to participate fully in community life.
ICAN is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
A Calling to Serve.
Our Story
Access becomes opportunity. Opportunity becomes belonging.
ICAN, Inc. was established in 2022 to remove barriers and create inclusive, person-centered opportunities for people of all abilities. Alhaji “Haj” and Candra Jalloh saw firsthand the challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families—whether limited access, social isolation, or a lack of inclusive programming.
Instead of accepting those barriers, they chose to build a different path—one rooted in compassion, community, and connection. ICAN exists to ensure that access becomes opportunity, and opportunity becomes belonging.
Our Mission
What we do today
To remove barriers and create inclusive opportunities that enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them participate more fully in everyday community life.
Our Vision
What we're striving for tomorrow
A future where inclusion is the standard, and every person, regardless of ability, is valued, connected, and empowered to fully participate in community life.
Our Impact
How we make a difference
Through our Community Experience and Integration Project, ICAN creates meaningful experiences that promote participation, independence, and a stronger sense of belonging.
Meet Candra Jalloh
Director, ICAN, Inc. | CEO & Co-Owner, Health & Joy Services, LLC
Candra Jalloh serves as Director of ICAN and is the CEO and Co-Owner of Health & Joy Services, LLC. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and a Master’s degree in Education, she combines strategic leadership with genuine compassion for strengthening families and creating more inclusive communities.
Her leadership is centered on helping people recognize their value, embrace their potential, and experience lives filled with purpose and opportunity. Through ICAN, Candra continues to champion programs that encourage connection, confidence, and community.
Meet Alhaji “Haj” Jalloh
Director, ICAN, INC.
Alhaji “Haj” Jalloh serves as Director of ICAN and brings more than 20 years of experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Social Work, he has dedicated his career to creating opportunities that promote dignity, independence, and belonging.
Haj believes meaningful change begins by investing in people, building strong community partnerships, and creating environments where every person feels valued and empowered. His leadership reflects a lifelong commitment to service, compassion, and helping others discover what is possible when barriers are replaced with opportunity.
