ADAO RELEASE: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPERTS URGE CONGRESS TO BAN ASBESTOS IN CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING  2024 ADAO's 19th Congressional Staff Briefing “Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy” Resource Page Posted July 22, 2024 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) hosted its 19th Congressional Staff Briefing Luncheon on July 22 in Washington, DC. [...] The post ADAO Staff Briefing: “Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy” – Experts Call for Congress to Ban Asbestos appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2024 Registration Opens for the 20th Anniversary Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference This Year’s Conference Focuses on the Intersection of Asbestos Prevention, Policy, and the Law WASHINGTON, DC — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), a leading nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community initiatives, has [...] The post REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE 20th ANNIVERSARY ASBESTOS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION CONFERENCE appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

July 18, 2024 ADAO is proud to host the 19th Congressional Staff Briefing, “Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy” on July 22, 2024, at 12 – 1 pm EDT.  DEDICATION: The “Impact of Asbestos on Public Health, Environment, and Economy” briefing is dedicated to Mike, an amazing Mesothelioma Warrior and beloved community [...] The post 19th Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Congressional Staff Briefing Resources appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

Posted on July 17, 2024 The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act (S.1069 & H.R.2402) Statement of Principles  Each year, an estimated 40,000 Americans die from preventable asbestos-caused diseases. Nearly 70 countries have banned asbestos, yet asbestos imports and use continue in the United States. In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final [...] The post The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act (S.1069 & H.R.2402) Statement of Principles  appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

Posted on July 15, 2024 RSVP Form for Credentialed Staffers Only  Briefing Flyer Staff Briefing Speaker Biographies  Amy Bahruth is the Deputy Director of the Health and Safety Program at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in Washington, DC. With over 30 years of experience as a safety and health specialist and educator, she has [...] The post 19th Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Congressional Staff Briefing Speaker Biographies (2024) appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

July 5, 2024 Friday, July 5, is Action Mesothelioma Day in the United Kingdom. Organizations throughout the country will host events to raise awareness about mesothelioma and remember those who were lost to the disease. Tragically, Great Britain has one of the highest per capita rates of mesothelioma in the world. As always, ADAO stands [...] The post Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Sends Our Support to the UK Warriors for Action Mesothelioma Day, July 5, 2024 appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

Posted on July 1, 2024 In a bold and controversial move, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced a Plan of Reorganization through its subsidiary, LLT Management LLC, to resolve nearly all current and future ovarian cancer claims related to its talc products. While J&J paints this maneuver as a fair resolution for claimants, a deeper [...] The post Bankruptcy as a Shield: Johnson & Johnson’s Plan to Limit Liability and What It Means for Ovarian Cancer Claimants appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

Posted on July 1, 2024 GloboNews' recently aired segment, "Cities and Solutions," provided an eye-opening investigation of the devastating impacts of asbestos on Brazil. As your neighbor and fellow citizen, and as someone whose life was turned upside down by asbestos, I felt compelled to share what I learned and start a conversation about this [...] The post Excellent Investigation and Video by GloboNews: Killer Dust: Asbestos in Brazil and the USA appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

Registration Opens Soon! Posted on June 30 2024 Mark your calendars for the 2024 Alton Miles for Meso race and fundraiser on Saturday, September 21, in honor of Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This is the 16th year the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) Platinum Sponsor, Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP, will sponsor on this fabulous event.  This [...] The post Save the Date: Join Us for 16th Alton Miles for Meso Race on September 21 || Fight Against Mesothelioma appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more

June 28, 2024 As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) this July, we take a moment to reflect on our journey, our accomplishments, and the significant challenges we have faced to prevent exposure and eliminate all asbestos-caused diseases.  Share Your Story Collection: Our "Share Your Story" initiative has reached [...] The post ADAO July 2024 July: Reflecting on Past Accomplishments appeared first on ADAO - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ..read more