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
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 [...]
ADAO FAQs: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EPA’s TSCA PART 2 LEGACY ASBESTOS EVALUATION
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 [...]
Release: ADAO APPLAUDS U.S. SENATE FOR ESTABLISHING THE 19TH ANNUAL “NATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2024 ADAO APPLAUDS U.S. SENATE FOR ESTABLISHING THE 19TH ANNUAL “NATIONAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK” The resolution also directs the U.S. [...]
Remembering Dr. David Egilman: A Legacy of Advocacy, Truth, and Public Health
Posted on April 3, 2024 Dr. David Egilman, a distinguished clinical professor of family medicine, renowned epidemiologist, and fervent advocate for public health, recently passed [...]
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.
