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
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 [...]
Prevention and Policy in Action: Tracing Asbestos Regulations and Legal Challenges in the U.S. from 1989 to 2024
Posted on April 21, 2024 As ADAO begins another legal battle against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we wanted to run through how we got [...]
Navigating Asbestos Litigation: Critical Questions to Ask When Choosing a Law Firm
Updated on April 21, 2024 Originally posted on July 7, 2014 After twenty years involved in asbestos prevention and advocacy, I’ve learned many valuable lessons [...]
ADAO Webinar: “Legacy Asbestos: Understanding Risks, Prevention, and New Regulations”
CLICK HERE to reserve your spot and ask your Legacy Asbestos question today. Posted on April 18, 2024 Join the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) [...]
ADAO to Join the 21st Annual Global Health and Innovation Conference “Leadership for Impact” Session on April 25, 2024
Posted on April 17, 2024 I am excited to announce that I will once again participate in Unite For Sight’s annual Global Health & Innovation [...]
ADAO Release: EPA’S PART 2 ASBESTOS EVALUATION IS A CRITICAL STEP IN ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF LEGACY ASBESTOS TO PUBLIC HEALTH
ADAO Release: EPA’S PART 2 ASBESTOS EVALUATION IS A CRITICAL STEP IN ADDRESSING THE THREAT OF LEGACY ASBESTOS TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADAO FAQs: WHAT [...]
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.
