The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is the largest independent asbestos victims’ organization in the U.S. It was founded in 2004 to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice, to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and to work towards a global asbestos ban. ADAO is dedicated to preventing consumer, environmental and occupational asbestos-caused diseases through national and international education, advocacy, and community initiatives. Read more about ADAO and “Who We Are”.
Recent Posts
Driving Global Change: How #2024GAAW Extended Asbestos Education and Advocacy Through April
Posted on April 24, 2024 Despite a bustling month filled with significant EPA announcements and regulations, we're excited to reflect on the immense success of [...]
Unveiling the New ADAO Legacy Asbestos Safety Graphic: 5 Essential Tips to Prevent Exposure
Posted on April 24, 2024 As April’s Asbestos Awareness Month concludes, we reflect on an eventful start to 2024, brimming with new initiatives in the [...]
ADAO’s Comprehensive Guide to EPA’s Part I Rule on Chrysotile Asbestos: What You Need to Know
Posted on April 24, 2024 What is simple, isn't always easy. On March 28, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took a significant step [...]
ADAO Joins Forces to Fight for Safe Jobs! Honoring International Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28, 2024
Posted on April 24, 2024 On April 28, 2024, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will unite with organizations worldwide to observe International Workers' Memorial [...]
Two Opportunities for Public Input: EPA’s Part 2 Webinar and Comments on Legacy Asbestos Risk Evaluation
Posted on April 23, 2024 Please take time to read this email — your knowledge and comments are important for EPA’s Asbestos Part 2 Supplemental [...]
Release: ADAO FILES PETITION IN DC CIRCUIT COURT TO STRENGTHEN EPA’S PART 1 CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS RULE, ADVOCATING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024 ADAO FILES PETITION IN DC CIRCUIT COURT TO STRENGTHEN EPA’S PART 1 CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS RULE, ADVOCATING FOR COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Goals
Education
Educate the public and medical community about asbestos-related diseases and preventing asbestos exposure. Support research that leads to early detection, prevention and a cure.
Advocacy
Collaborate with organizations around the world for a global asbestos ban. Raise awareness that asbestos is still legal and lethal in the U.S.
Community
Unite asbestos victims to Share Their Stories, learn about treatment options, and support each other. Join our ADAO social network community today.
