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Joe Biden to Headline Disability Advocacy Conference in Chicago

The former president's appearance at the sold-out ACRD event marks a key moment in his post-presidential public engagements, focusing on Social Security's future.

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 15, 2025. 
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Overview

  • Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver a keynote address at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) conference in Chicago on Tuesday.
  • The conference, which is sold out, centers on disability advocacy and strengthening Social Security for future generations.
  • Other notable speakers include former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, former Sen. Debbie Stabenow, and former Sen. Roy Blunt, reflecting bipartisan support for the event's mission.
  • While billed as Biden's first major public appearance since leaving office, he has recently participated in other public events, including an IBEW event and a Model United Nations conference.
  • Biden's speech aligns with his broader post-presidency efforts, which include public engagements and plans to write another memoir.