Biden Set to Give First Major Speech After Leaving the White House, Focusing on Disability Advocacy – One America News Network
OAN Staff Abril Elfi
11:45 AM – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Former President Joe Biden is set to give his first significant speech post-presidency, focusing on issues related to disabilities and Social Security.
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On Tuesday, Biden is anticipated to address the national gathering of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD).
“It is a tremendous honor that President Biden is making his first public appearance at the ACRD’s sold-out conference,” remarked the group’s executive director, Rachel Buck, in a statement released to Fox Digital. The conference will take place in Chicago.
“Bipartisan leaders have consistently agreed that Americans who retire after contributing to Social Security their entire lives deserve the essential support and services they receive. Thus, we are delighted that the President will be with us to discuss how we can collaborate for a stable and thriving future for Social Security.”
The ACRD, as per its website, is an advocacy organization dedicated to equipping “disability professionals with the necessary tools, technology, and training to advance the industry.”
“Our mission focuses on empowering and educating disability representatives through comprehensive training, developing leadership capabilities, promoting technology proficiency, and providing valuable networking opportunities,” the website states.
As highlighted in the press release, Biden will be the headline speaker, with an emphasis on reinforcing Social Security. He will be joined by Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), former Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and Martin O’Malley, former Democratic Maryland Governor and Social Security Administrator.
Social Security is a crucial support system for individuals with disabilities in the United States. The Social Security Administration (SSA) operates two primary federal programs that offer financial assistance to disabled citizens.
Nevertheless, there have been numerous instances of individuals misusing Social Security disability benefits by making false claims of disability or exaggerating their conditions. Although fraud does happen within the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) frameworks, officials assert that it is relatively uncommon.
In a press statement, Blunt emphasized that conversations would center on improving the Social Security system to better address Americans’ needs by “streamlining processes, enhancing claims handling, and eliminating unnecessary expenditures.”
“Social Security represents a sacred promise between generations,” stated O’Malley, who chairs ACRD’s Advisory Board, in the release. “It’s a commitment that guarantees dignity in retirement, security following tragedies, and support for those with disabilities. We are extremely thankful to the President for joining us at ACRD to discuss how we can uphold that promise for all Americans.”
This event is being characterized as Biden’s first major address since vacating the Oval Office. However, he has made other remarks post-January 20th, including speaking at the National High School Model United Nations in March, which garnered little media attention, as well as participating in an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers event earlier in April.
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