10/13/2026
At Today's Meeting, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Topic: Navigating Elections - Medicare Guidelines and Resident Rights
Description: This presentation given by Laura Williams, provides families and staff with the tools necessary to eliminate barriers to voting and promote autonomy for residents who wish to vote. The session will include a review of the recent Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services memo - Protecting the Voting Rights and Autonomy of Vulnerable Residents in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities, and what it means for Illinois residents, families and communities. The discussion will outline best practices and safeguards that families and staff can implement to support residents.
Bio: Laura Williams is retired as an Occupational Therapist after a 30-year career dedicated to improving the independence and quality of life for older adults in various geriatric settings.
In 2023, while helping a long-term care facility director navigate the voting process, Laura witnessed firsthand the barriers older voters face—confusing forms, varying state policies, and inconsistent staff knowledge. Driven to close those gaps, she joined the Center for Vulnerable Voters as National Training Coordinator, using her clinical background to help communities identify and implement best practices and safeguards for residential voting.
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