Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Goals
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
Remembering Marie-Claude Jaurand, PhD: A Global Pioneer in Mesothelioma Research and Asbestos Prevention
Posted on July 2, 2026 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is deeply saddened by the passing of Marie-Claude Jaurand, PhD, who died on May 31, 2026. An internationally respected scientist, […]
2026 Action Mesothelioma Day: ADAO Mesothelioma Resource Page
Published on July 3, 2026 — on Action Mesothelioma Day ADAO Action Mesothelioma Day Resource Page ADAO dedicates our Action Mesothelioma Day Resource page to Marie-Claude Jaurand, PhD: A Global […]
ADAO Joins the Global Mesothelioma Education Forum: A First-of-Its-Kind Worldwide Webinar
Action Mesothelioma Day: ADAO Mesothelioma Resource Page Posted on June 29, 2026 On July 2, 2026, mesothelioma experts, patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and nonprofit leaders from around the […]
Libby’s Lifeline Is Ending: Why the Center for Asbestos Related Disease Closure Matters to Libby and the Nation
Posted on June 29, 2026 On August 31, 2026, the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) in Libby, Montana, will close after more than 25 years of serving one of […]
