Transparency
Board of Directors
Our Own Lives board of directors meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 4:00 - 5:00 PM. We welcome everyone to join us and contribute to the conversation as we work together towards our shared goals. Meetings are held virtually via Zoom and are open to everyone.
To join, simply click the button below or use the Zoom link provided in the meeting agenda. The passcode to join the meeting on Zoom is 123.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Client Leadership Council
The Our Own Lives Client Leadership Council is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those who use our services. Our mission is to listen, lead and provide guidance to enhance the services offered by Our Own Lives, ensuring that every person has a say in how they are supported.
Comprised of up to 10 representatives, the council was established in 2021 under Community Connections. Council members are elected annually in August by those enrolled in our services. The council plays a crucial role in advising the Board of Directors on the organization’s direction, activities, messaging and strategy. Their input was key in shaping the mission, vision and values of Our Own Lives.
Council meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 1:45 PM. Our Own Lives believes that you are the expert in your own life, and the Client Leadership Council ensures that your voice is at the heart of everything we do.
Title VI Notice to the Public
Notifying the Public of Rights Under Title VI - Our Own Lives
Our Own Lives is committed to operating its programs and services without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you have experienced discrimination under Title VI, you have the right to file a complaint with Our Own Lives. For more information about our Title VI and other anti-discrimination obligations, or if you need information in a language other than English or in an accessible format, please contact our Title VI Coordinator.
ADA Compliance
Our Own Lives is dedicated to ensuring that all programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We will make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities.
Complaints regarding discriminatory acts must be filed within 180 days of the incident. You can file a complaint by contacting the Office of Civil Rights or submitting it in writing to Our Own Lives' Title VI Coordinator.
Additionally, a complainant may choose to file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by reaching out to the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590. Phone: 888-446-4511.