Posted on February 28, 2023
On Thursday, March 23rd join the ADAO community on all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn for a Virtual Day of Action.
Too many citizens think asbestos is a thing of the past. They mistakenly believe it has been banned in the United States. We know that isn’t true and that thousands of Americans die every year because of asbestos-caused disease. That’s why we need you to participate in our Virtual Day of Action!
Share your story about how asbestos has impacted your life in your own words. In turn, we will spread the important stories and messages we hear along with the latest news on asbestos regulation and legislation throughout the day. Our asbestos warriors, ADAO leadership, medical experts, and global leaders in public health and asbestos advocacy will all come together to spread awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and best practices for prevention.
Use the tag #BanAsbestos on your posts to connect with ADAO and others participating in the Virtual Day of Action.
Use this day to:
- Share your stories and honor asbestos victims
- Ask your asbestos questions and hear from medical experts
- Share life saving tips with your own community on how to avoid asbestos exposure
- Like, share, and comment on ADAO’s posts and graphics
- Urge on your Member of Congress to support the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (ARBAN).
Tragically, asbestos imports and use continue every day, even as over 40,000 Americans die each year from preventable illnesses caused by asbestos exposure. ARBAN is the most comprehensive ban-asbestos bill placed before Congress in 30 years, and has long held bipartisan support. ADAO has worked diligently with government agencies and private stakeholders to end the importation and use of asbestos, but the Congressional ban on asbestos that will result from passing ARBAN is the only way to fully protect public health from this toxic substance. We need to make sure our elected officials know we are watching and urging them to take action.
We look forward to having you join the online conversation on Thursday, March 23rd! Together is the only way we make change happen.
Linda Reinstein