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2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Invitational Video

2012 ADAO Asbestos Awareness Conference Agenda 

2012 ADAO International Asbestos Awareness Conference ~ Asbestos: “An International Public Health Crisis

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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 (Cocktails, Dinner, and Entertainment – 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)
5:00 PM – 6:00 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 (Cocktails, Dinner, and Entertainment – $100 – RSVP Required)
Manhattan Beach Marriott
6:30 pm – 8:30 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”
University of Southern California’s Campus
7:00 pm

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 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



Debbie Brewer, Mesothelioma Patient
Barry Castleman, ScD
Stacy Cattran
Larry Davis, Mesothelioma Patient
Alec Farquhar, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW)
Arthur Frank, MD, PhD
Fernanda Giannasi, ABREA
Rich Haffey, Mystic Air Quality Consultants
Michael Harbut, MD, MPH, FCCP
Eric Jonckheere, ABEVA
Sandy Kinart, Victims of Chemical Valley
Brent Kynoch, Environmental Information Association
Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH
Max Lopacki, Founder/Director, National Asbestos Training & Accreditation Scheme (NATAS)
Barbara McQueen, (KEYNOTE SPEAKER)
Celeste Monforton, MPH, DrPH
Leah Nielsen
Andy Oberta, The Environmental Consultancy
Joao Carlos Duarte Paes, ABIFibro
Matt Peacock, Reporter, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (KEYNOTE SPEAKER)
Linda Reinstein, ADAO
Tony Rich
Ann Samuelson, ADAO Volunteer
Sari Sairanen, Canadian Auto Workers’ (CAW)
Joel Shufro, New York Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)
Dan Sterman, MD
Christine Winter, Independent Asbestos Training Providers
Jordan Zevon, ADAO National Spokesperson and Musician
Paul Zygielbaum, Mesothelioma Patient