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
FAQ On EPA Part 1 Chrysotile Asbestos Rule
If your question is not answered below, or you’d like to take a deeper dive into asbestos and why we need a ban, you can [...]
Press Release: NEW EPA ASBESTOS RULE IS A LANDMARK STEP FORWARD BUT WILL NOT BAN ALL IMPORTS AND USES OF DEADLY CHEMICAL
March 18, 2024 | 11:30 am ET NEW EPA ASBESTOS RULE IS A LANDMARK STEP FORWARD BUT WILL NOT BAN ALL IMPORTS AND USES OF [...]
20TH ANNUAL “GLOBAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK” APRIL 1-7, 2024 LAUNCHED BY ASBESTOS DISEASE AWARENESS ORGANIZATION
Posted on March 25, 2024 20TH ANNUAL “GLOBAL ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK” APRIL 1-7, 2024 LAUNCHED BY ASBESTOS DISEASE AWARENESS ORGANIZATION Annual Global Week Dedicated to [...]
Global United Nations Front in the Asbestos Battle: The Crusade by UNEP, WHO, and ILO
Posted February 29, 2024 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO, is the largest independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure and eliminating asbestos-related diseases [...]
ADAO 20th Anniversary — Join Us in Our Year-Round Monthly Journeys of Asbestos Awareness, Advocacy, and Action
Posted on February 29, 2024 ADAO 20th Anniversary -- Join Us in Our Year-Round Monthly Journeys of Asbestos Awareness, Advocacy, and Action As we turn [...]
Empowering Change: The ADAO & IAFF’s Billboard Crusade to Ban Asbestos in NYC Times Square
Posted February 26, 2024 A Unified Call for Action Against Asbestos, Echoed Across Time In the heart of New York City, a compelling message captivated [...]
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.
