April 30, 2025

During Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) 2025, one fact remains undeniable: Asbestos continues to be a global health threat, and the demand for trusted, evidence-based information has never been greater.

From every corner of the world, questions continue to pour in:

  • “Is asbestos banned in my country?”
  • “How can I protect my family after a natural disaster?”
  • “What are the early signs of mesothelioma?”
  • “Where can I find credible legal and medical resources?”

In response to this urgent global need, ADAO proudly introduces The Source — a first-of-its-kind, multilingual chatbot delivering real-time, science-backed answers to the most pressing asbestos-related questions.

Why ADAO Created The Source

For two decades, ADAO has led with a mission rooted in science, truth, and prevention. Yet in an era where disinformation spreads rapidly, access to reliable, up-to-date knowledge is often limited, especially when it comes to crises, diagnoses, and disasters.

The Source was built to break down those barriers.

Powered by content from ADAO’s four official websites and more than 3,000 pages of peer-reviewed, vetted materials, The Source provides fast, accurate, and accessible information in over 100 languages.

  • No speculation.
  • No misinformation.
  • Just evidence-based answers available to everyone, everywhere.

Whether you’re a patient, policymaker, journalist, or advocate, The Source supports urgent decision-making with verified knowledge — when every minute matters.

Strengthening GAAW’s Global Impact

Each year, Global Asbestos Awareness Week focuses international attention on the urgent need to prevent exposure and eliminate asbestos-caused diseases.

The launch of The Source during GAAW 2025 amplifies that mission, expanding ADAO’s global reach and making evidence-based advocacy tools instantly available in more than 70 countries.

Through The Source, users can access up-to-date information on:

  • GAAW events and activities
  • The U.S. Senate Resolution
  • ADAO’s Partners for Prevention network

Because awareness leads to action, and action depends on trusted information.

ADAO’s Ongoing Commitment to Science and Change

For 20 years, ADAO has utilized the power of science, policy, and personal stories to drive change. The Source represents the next evolution of that commitment: a digital tool combining the human experience with hard facts to build a safer, healthier future.

Prevention starts with education.
Education starts with evidence.
And now, evidence is just one click away.

Onward. Together.

Linda Reinstein