Your Access Advocates

03/17/2026

Join this free training program to learn strategies for making change in your neighborhood. Be part of the change!

03/16/2026

Congratulations to the 27 incredible Team USA athletes who made their debuts this

The dream became a reality. ✨

Congratulations to the 27 incredible Team USA athletes who made their debuts this .

03/16/2026

Disability Policy Consortium

03/13/2026

Career Opportunities with Your Access Advocates, Inc!
At Your Access Advocates, Inc (formerly Center for Living & Working), we believe access changes lives.
If you're looking for work that matters, where your voice, experience, and compassion make an impact, then YAA is the place for you.
Individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!
Visit https://youraccessadvocates.org/get-involved/careers/ for more information about employment with YAA!

03/12/2026

Disability Belongs™ has issued an Action Alert: “Protect Voting Rights for People with Disabilities,” regarding the SAVE Act, SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act.

The alert includes House and Senate call and email scripts.
Please click the link below and it will connect you directly with your legislator to send a letter telling them the harm these bills would do

https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/03/protect-voting-rights/

03/12/2026

Rally for PCA services on March 19!

The governor’s proposed budget again looks to reduce PCA services, seeking a cut of $68 million dollars. This could result in a serious loss of services and impact the income of PCAs, who already facing many challenges staying afloat. In response, BCIL, in conjunction with 1199SEIU and disability and senior groups, is rallying for PCA and home care services.

Thursday, March 19, 12:30 p.m.
Massachusetts State House

We fought off proposals that would have cut services in 2024 and 2025. And our voices are needed again!

For more information contact BCIL at contactBCIL@bostoncil.org or 617-338-6665.

Image: Scene from the 2025 rally at the State House for PCA services.

03/09/2026

03/06/2026

Career Opportunities with Your Access Advocates, Inc!
At Your Access Advocates, Inc (formerly Center for Living & Working), we believe access changes lives. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who are committed to advocacy, inclusion, and consumer-directed support.

If you're looking for work that matters, where your voice, experience, and compassion make an impact, then YAA is the place for you.
Individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!
Visit www.youraccessadvocates.org for more information about employment with YAA!

03/06/2026

What is “Your Access Advocates”?
Your Access Advocates is our new name. It reflects how we work; by listening, supporting choice, and advocating for what people need to move forward.

Why did the name change?
As part of our 50th anniversary, we took time to listen to consumers, staff, volunteers, and partners. What we heard was clear: access, choice, and dignity matter more than ever. Our new name reflects that.

What does “Your Access Advocates” mean?
It means we work alongside people—not telling them what to do, but helping them access options, make choices, and advocate for what matters to them. We don’t change people to fit a plan, we build plans around the individual.

Is anything changing for consumer?
No. Our services, programs, and people are the same. This is a name change not a change in who we are or how we support you.

Was the organization bought or taken over?
No. We are the same organization with the same mission, staff, and commitment. This is an evolution, not a replacement.

What’s staying the same?
• Our mission
• Our staff and leadership
• Our commitment to dignity, independence, and choice
• Our consumer-directed approach
What’s new?
• A name that better reflects our role as advocates
• A clearer focus on access, choice, and inclusion
• A stronger voice for the people we serve

Our CEO, Meg Coffin, can provide more detail. You can email
her at mcoffin@youraccessadvocates.org

03/05/2026

Exciting News!
Introducing: Your Access Advocates

Center for Living & Working is now Your Access Advocates

We are still your disability resource, service, and advocacy agency.
We changed our name based on internal and external feedback, to better reflect who we are .

02/13/2026

Love working with people??? CLW has the perfect job for you - come join our great team! https://www.centerlw.org/get-involved/careers/
• Empower and work with consumers towards achieving their personal goals
• Work with individuals with diverse disabilities and cultures
Interested or Have Questions? Email Emily Patton at: epatton@centerlw.org