Voices 2026

VOICES Forum 2026

Save the date: Friday, October 2, 2026

Event details

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Aqua Turf Club
Address: 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479

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Theme

This year's theme, “Stronger Councils, Stronger Connections, Stronger Communities,” recognizes that meaningful change begins when residents come together and continue working together. Throughout the day, participants will explore practical strategies for strengthening resident councils, building productive relationships with facility leadership, and creating communities where every resident has the opportunity to be heard, respected, and involved.

In addition to educational sessions and resident-led discussions, attendees will hear about new opportunities for resident councils to partner with facility administrators to identify shared concerns, develop creative solutions, and strengthen quality of life within their communities.

Whether you are an experienced Resident Council President, a newly elected council leader, or support resident councils in your facility, we hope you will join us for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration.

About VOICES Forum

The VOICES Forum, sponsored by the Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program in partnership with the Statewide Coalition of Presidents of Resident Councils, is an annual gathering where Resident Council Presidents from across Connecticut come together. The forum provides an opportunity to discuss pressing issues, share experiences, and work collectively to enhance quality of care and quality of life in long-term care facilities.

Who should attend?

Resident Council Presidents or Vice Presidents: One representative from each facility is encouraged to attend.
Designated Resident Council representatives: If the Resident Council President or Vice President cannot attend, another council member may represent them.
Staff support person: Each resident representative may bring one staff guest to provide assistance with activities of daily living or other needed support. Because this is a resident-centered event, staff may not attend without a resident representative.

Resident registration

Resident Council Presidents and other designated Resident Council leaders are encouraged to attend. The Resident Council President should attend whenever possible. If the President cannot attend, a Council member designated by the President may attend instead.

Each resident representative may bring one staff guest through the resident registration process. The staff guest should be the aide or staff member who will provide any hands-on care or other assistance the resident needs during the event.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 22, 2026.

Administrators are invited

For the first time, nursing home administrators are invited to participate as registered VOICES attendees. Administrators can join residents in conversations about strengthening collaboration between Resident Council leadership and facility leadership, improving communication, and creating stronger communities.

Administrators must register separately from the resident registration process. An administrator may attend only if a Resident Council leader or representative from the same facility is also registered and attending.

Administrator registration details

Registration coordinator: LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island
Registration fee: $58
Included: Admission and lunch
Payment: Registration is a commitment to pay in full
Attendance requirement: The administrator must be accompanied by a registered Resident Council leader or representative from the same facility.
Continuing education: 4.0 Nursing Home Administrator CEUs will be available following the event.

Visit LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island for administrator registration information

For questions about administrator registration or CEU certificates, email LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island .

First time attending?

Watch the short VOICES Forum preview video on YouTube to learn what to expect.

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Location map

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Contact and resources

For more information or to confirm attendance, email Susan Morales.

We look forward to your participation as residents and facility leaders come together to build stronger councils, stronger connections, and stronger communities.