Posted on August 31, 2021 I am sharing my story because my sense is that most people don't think about whether they might be living with asbestos. Knowing something about how to check for this toxic material and what to do if you find it is very useful information. It can help keep you and [...]
Posted on August 26, 2021 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) welcomes the Brazilian court’s immediate suspension of extraction, exploration, processing, marketing, transport and export of asbestos produced. For years, Brazil has been the sole exporter of asbestos into the United States. In 2020, the United States spent $507,119 on over 250 tons of asbestos [...]
Posted on August 26, 2021 This anniversary never gets easier for us at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). Twenty years ago, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were stolen in the 9/11 terror attacks. To this day, families grieve the loved ones lost, but as we think about that horrible tragedy, we must also honor those [...]
Posted on August 26, 2021 For ADAO, September is Mesothelioma Awareness Month -- a month to raise awareness, remember our loved ones, and take action to prevent asbestos exposure to eliminate mesothelioma and all other asbestos-caused diseases. During the month, ADAO will be sharing asbestos & mesothelioma facts, resources, and community events. As the Covid-19 [...]
Posted on August 26, 2021 For the fifth year in a row, an American flag will fly atop the U.S. Capitol building on September 26th in honor and remembrance of asbestos victims for Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This day recognizes both the victims themselves, as well as their families, and it is an honor to have [...]