Former President Joe Biden is set to return to the public eye with a speech at a conference in Chicago this Tuesday, marking his first appearance since his departure from office. The sold-out event, hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD), will delve into pressing issues facing millions of older and disabled Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income and Social Disability Insurance, as reported by CBS News Chicago.
Biden, who bowed out of the 2024 presidential race, allowing Kamala Harris to run in his stead against current President Donald Trump, is listed as one of the Keynote Address speakers at the conference. Highlighting the significance of his participation, ACRD Executive Director Rachel Buck, in a statement obtained by NBC Chicago, expressed, “We are deeply honored President Biden is making his first public appearance at ACRD’s sold-out conference."
In addition to Biden's keynote speech, the conference will feature other prominent figures including former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, Biden's pick as the commissioner of the Social Security Administration during his term. Among the speakers will be former U.S. Sens. Debroah Ann Stabenow (D-Michigan) and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri), as noted by CBS News Chicago.
With an agenda set to "discuss and develop consensus solutions" for the challenges facing Social Security, ACRD's mission is to support the disabled community through unwavering commitment and purpose-driven support to disability advocates, as per CBS News Chicago. The conference, held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sofitel Hotel, will stand out as an important dialogue for the future of Social Security, leveraging the insight of seasoned politicians and experts in the field.
