Posted on March 29, 2019 In a huge win for the asbestos victim community, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this month that, under maritime law, manufacturers must warn about potential dangers of parts that contain asbestos, even if they were added on after the sale by third parties. Newly minted Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and [...]
Posted on March 28, 2019 One of ADAO’s principle goals is to increase public understanding of asbestos. Through our fifteen-year existence, we have had few allies in this effort as impactful, inspiring, and innovative as photographer Earl Dotter. Dotter’s ongoing project “Badges: A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers” will receive its fifth release this year, [...]
March 27, 2019 I am delighted and honored to present for the fifth time at the Global Health & Innovation Conference (#GHIC) at Yale University. The Global Health & Innovation Conference annually convenes more than 2,200 participants from more than 50 countries to exchange ideas and best practices across disciplines improving public health and international [...]
Posted on March 27, 2019 Linda and Doug in 2004 As we at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) reflect on 15 years of advocacy, education, and community, one of the most meaningful accomplishments we’ve made has been the annual passage of our Asbestos Awareness Resolutions. What started as just one day of [...]
Posted on March 27, 2019 Don’t Miss the Live Broadcast of ADAO’s 15th Anniversary Conference The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) wants you to be a part of our conference this April 5-7, 2019, “Where Knowledge and Action Unite!” Now everyone can listen to our world-class expert presenters from anywhere with online free live conference [...]