DAY FOUR – April 4, 2026 | Demand Justice: Prevention Through Law & Policy
Press Release and 
Video Russian (Русский)
Posted on March 30, 2026
On Day Four of Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), we highlight the essential connection between prevention and justice. Policy, science, and personal stories must work together to end asbestos-related diseases, and we bring all three together.
Today, we remember Mike Mattmuller, whose story, “Staying Positive,” continues to embody the resilience and hope that sustains our community. Mike’s courage in the face of mesothelioma remains a powerful reminder of why this work matters and why every voice counts in the fight for change.
We are also grateful to Dr. Raja Flores, Chair of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai and a member of the ADAO Science Advisory Board, whose words capture the urgency of prevention:
“Members of Congress can do more with a pen to prevent asbestos-caused diseases than I can with a scalpel.”
His message is clear: Congress has the power to prevent asbestos exposure and save lives.
Over the past two decades, ADAO has built a strong and compassionate network, connecting survivors with scientists, policy with prevention, and pain with purpose. Through prevention-focused law and policy, ADAO continues to advance efforts that protect public health and support the search for a cure.
Today, we highlight five key focus areas:
- EPA Part 1: Monitoring and responding to litigation involving the EPA’s chrysotile asbestos rule.
- EPA Part 2: Advocating for strong risk management rules addressing legacy asbestos exposures.
- White House East Wing Demolition: Pursuing transparency and accountability through FOIA requests regarding asbestos handling during demolition.
- Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act: Supporting federal legislation to ban asbestos in the United States.
- 22nd Senate Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution: Coordinating bipartisan Senate support to raise national awareness about the ongoing risks of asbestos exposure.
We also feature our 2026 Press Release and the 30-second PSA, “Асбест: убийца, которого вы не видите,” translated into Russian. These resources help reach new audiences and reinforce a critical truth: this crisis is far from over.
DAY FOUR ACTION: Sign the “Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now—Without Loopholes or Exemptions” petition.
To prevent exposure. To pursue justice. To protect generations to come.
Linda Reinstein
Thank you to our 2026 Day Four Gold Sponsor: The Gori Law Firm.
Join us tomorrow for Day Five: Unite Globally: Workers, Health, and Safety, as we honor Simon Pickvance (United Kingdom)—“The man who exposed how work can kill.” His legacy reminds us why global solidarity matters.
