Posted on October 27, 2016 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on [...]
Posted on October 24, 2016 Health Literacy Month Landing Page Part One: Prevent Asbestos Exposure Part Two: Recognize High Risk Occupations Part Three: Understand the Warning Symptoms for Asbestos-Caused Diseases Part Four: Finding a Center of Excellence for Treatment Important Notice: ADAO does not make medical diagnoses, recommend treatment, or answer specific patient questions. Specific concerns should be addressed directly by [...]
Round Two in ADAO's Political Cartoon Trilogy: EPA vs Chlor-Alkali Asbestos Monster Posted on October 23, 2016 Political Cartoon by Dr Jack and John Curtis Captain America to the rescue! And just in time, because asbestos victims are long overdue for help from a hero. It's time for the EPA to end the carnage [...]
Posted on October 21, 2016 A few weeks ago, I got some very unexpected good news: ADAO will receive a significant financial award as the beneficiary of a court-ordered restitution fund. An asbestos lawsuit in Spokane, Washington resulted in a hefty restitution fund to be paid by two individuals and a corporation found guilty of criminally [...]
Trade Unions, NGOs, Health & Safety Professionals, and the Scientific Community International Joint Letter Urging the EPA to Prioritize Asbestos on the 2016 TSCA Top 10 High-Risk Chemicals List for Evaluation and Regulatory Action Posted on October 20, 2016 ADAO is facilitating an international joint letter from Trade Unions, NGOs, Health & Safety Professionals, and the [...]