Posted on January 18, 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 January 18, 2016 Since ADAO was founded, over 150 patients and families have shared their stories with us. Through our collective voices and common bonds, we join together to end man-made asbestos disaster. Heather Von St. James was the first woman to share her story, “The Value of My Life in Dollars and Tears,” with ADAO. As [...]
Updated on January 9, 2016 Many of you ask, “How can I help ADAO?” There are many ways you can help raise asbestos and mesothelioma awareness. Here are the five easy ways to help ADAO with education, advocacy, and community efforts. Connect and share on social media Share the ADAO January 2016 eNewsletter Share Your [...]
Posted on January 8, 2016 Bill Will Delay Justice and Compensation, Violate Privacy for Asbestos Victims and Families The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is deeply troubled and saddened by today’s passage of the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1927) which unfortunately passed with a closer than expected 211-188 vote. Tensions were [...]
For Immediate Release: January 8, 2016 ADAO Issues Strong Opposition to House Passage of So-Called FACT Act (H.R. 1927) Bill will Delay Justice and Compensation, Violate Privacy for Asbestos Victims and Families Washington DC – January 8, 2016 – Linda Reinstein, President and CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), today released the following [...]