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Speeches and Testimony


These select transcripts, statements, and videos are provided for historic purposes. The speakers are identified by titles they held at the time these were delivered, although they are no longer in those roles. For information about ACL's current leadership, please visit our Biographies page in the About ACL section of this site. 

 Testimony - 2024

Speeches - 2023/2024

  • August 1, 2024: Alison Barkoff spoke to the U.S. Conference of Mayors about the shortage of affordable, accessible housing and how that impacts community living opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults. Read her prepared remarks and view her slides with links to resources and relevant notes. 
  • March 29, 2023: Alison Barkoff, spoke at the Organization of American States as part of their commemoration of World Down Syndrome Day, which was 3/21/2023. Read her submitted statement and watch video of her remarks.
  • March 13, 2023: During the 52nd meeting of the UN Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, Alison Barkoff participated in a discussion on support systems to ensure community inclusion of persons with disabilities. Watch video of her opening remarks and closing remarks.

     

Testimony - 2019

 

Speeches - 2016

 

Testimony - 2015

 

Testimony - 2013

 

Testimony - 2012

 

Speeches - 2011

  • April 12, 2011: Assistant Secretary Greenlee discusses the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Program and the OAA Programs at the 2011 Future of Aging Services Conference (Video): Part I | Part II | Part III

 

Testimony - 2011


Last modified on 07/31/2024


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