About ICAN
The International Cognitive Approaches Network (or ICAN) was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2019 to expand on the work begun by The CO-OP Academy. The inaugural meeting of the Academy was held in Germany in 2009 and was given international endorsement at the Invitational CO-OP Meeting of researchers, clinicians, and educators from North America, Europe, and Australia held in Toronto in 2011.
Our Vision
From I can't to I CAN!
Our Mission
The ICAN, formerly known as “The CO-OP Academy”, is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to advance the development of the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Approach and other cognitive approaches, to lead CO-OP knowledge translation, quality assurance and mentorship and to provide a forum for international networking among CO-OP researchers, trainers, practitioners and consumers. The ICAN also offers CO-OP courses and other relevant materials.
Our Values
The ICAN values international collaboration, sharing, quality, responsibility, egalitarianism, excellence, integrity and diversity.
Structure
The ICAN is divided into 3 main areas: The Board of Directors, Staff Members, and Three Committees. Please see below for more information on each of these areas and the individuals that represent them.

Board of Directors






Staff


Committee Members



Logo Policy
CO-OP instructors must use the CO-OP logo on communication mediums (e.g. pamphlets, websites) and inform ICAN of its usage. Others are not permitted to use the CO-OP logo without express permission of the ICAN's executive committee.
