Longtime Worcester Nonprofit Changes Name Signaling New Era Of Inclusivity

Your Access Advocates unveiled its new name as it marks its 50th anniversary.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Center for Living & Working, a nonprofit serving the Worcester area, has rebranded to Your Access Advocates. The name change is meant to make the organization's purpose clearer and easier for people in need to find. The new name and logo reflect the nonprofit's ongoing commitment to listening to consumers and better representing the people it serves.

Why it matters

The name change signifies an evolution for the 50-year-old organization, which aims to create a more inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities across Worcester County. With over 51% of its staff and board living with disabilities, the nonprofit is focused on providing consumer-directed services and empowering those it serves.

The details

Your Access Advocates offers five core services: skills training, peer support, information and referral, advocacy, and transition out of facilities into the community. The organization works with youth ages 14 and up across all disability types throughout Worcester County.

  • Your Access Advocates has been in operation for almost 51 years.
  • The organization unveiled its new name and logo in March 2026 as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The players

Your Access Advocates

An independent living center for persons with disabilities, formerly known as the Center for Living & Working, that offers services to empower individuals across Worcester County.

Meg Coffin

The CEO of Your Access Advocates.

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What they’re saying

“As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we recognize that the name, 'Your Access Advocates,' better encapsulates our mission and vision for the future. After engaging extensively with our community, we have designed this new identity to signify our dedication to consumer-directed services and to empower individuals across all disabilities.”

— Meg Coffin, CEO of Your Access Advocates (Patch)

“Given that over 51 percent of staff and board are individuals living with disabilities, when people come to us, they are often working with someone who has lived experience. We work with youth ages 14 and up, and we work across all disabilities, across Worcester County.”

— Meg Coffin, CEO of Your Access Advocates (Patch)

What’s next

Your Access Advocates plans to host a 50th anniversary celebration event in the coming months to mark the milestone and introduce the organization's new name and branding to the community.

The takeaway

The name change for this longstanding Worcester nonprofit signals a renewed focus on inclusivity and consumer-directed services for individuals with disabilities. By embracing the voices of its community and ensuring those with lived experiences are at the forefront, Your Access Advocates is positioning itself to better serve and empower the people it supports.