2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Invitational Video
|| REGISTRATION || 2012 Family Tribute Form || AGENDA || A Tribute Dinner to Steve McQueen, The King of Cool (March 31)
March 30 – April 1, 2012
Los Angeles, California
ADAO’s 8th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, Asbestos: “An International Public Health Crisis, will be held March 30 – April 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The conference brings together renowned experts and asbestos victims in a united forum to enhance asbestos awareness, education, treatment, and collaboration. The conference is made possible with the partnership of the Environmental Information Association (EIA) and Independent Asbestos Training Providers (IATP).
Registration Fees:
$150.00 | Conference Only: Patients, Families, Caregivers and Students(includes lunch) | |
$325.00 | Conference Only: Professionals(includes lunch) | |
$25.00 | Sunday Remembrance Brunch(with conference registration) | |
$50.00 | Sunday Remembrance Brunch (without conference registration) | |
$100.00 | Conference Dinner ( Dinner, Entertainment, and Silent Auction – RSVP Required) |
Hotel
Manhattan Beach Marriott
1400 Parkview Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California
Conference Event Schedule
Friday, March 30
Private Gathering for Family, Patients & Caregivers (By Invitation Only)
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Private Speaker, Honoree, and Sponsor Cocktail Party (By Invitation Only)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 31
Keynote Address and Conference
Manhattan Beach Marriott
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
NEW Conference Dinner (Dinner, Entertainment, Silent Auction – $100 – RSVP Required)
Manhattan Beach Marriott
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, April 1
Unity and Remembrance Brunch
Manhattan Beach Marriott
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Wednesday, April 4
NEW Screening of Asbestos Documentary, “Dust: The Great Asbestos Trial”
University of Southern California’s Campus
7:00 pm
2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Agenda
2011 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Day Keynote Speakers
Matt Peacock, Reporter, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Barbara McQueen, Wife of the Late Steve McQueen
2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Honorees
U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) will be presented with the Tribute of Hope Award for his steadfast commitment and determination to ban asbestos.
Actor Steve McQueen, who lost his life to mesothelioma, will be honored posthumously with the Warren Zevon “Keep me in Your Heart” Memorial Tribute.
Dr. Arthur Frank, will be recognized with the Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his tireless dedication to increasing asbestos awareness to eliminate diseases and unending support of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Dr. Richard Lemen, will be recognized with the Dr. Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his tireless dedication to increasing asbestos awareness to eliminate diseases and unending support of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.
Joel Shufro, NYCOSH will be presented with the Tribute of Inspiration Award for his tireless efforts to protect workers occupational safety and health, especially in regards to asbestos exposure.
Associazione Familiari Vittime Amianto (AFEVA) will receive the Tribute of Unity Award for their tireless efforts, both nationally and internationally, to protect human rights and seek justice for victims and their families.
Debbie Brewer, a mesothelioma patient, will be recognized with The Alan Reinstein Award for her commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families.
Larry Davis, a mesothelioma patient, will be recognized with The Alan Reinstein Award for his commitment to education, advocacy, and support to countless patients and families.
2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Speakers