ADAO is deeply saddened Merlin Olsen lost his courageous mesothelioma battle on March 11, 2010.  With respect to Mr. Olsen's career and legacy as a gentle giant, please read his Los Angeles Times obituary.   ADAO extends the Olsen family our deepest condolences.  ~  Linda Reinstein A Hall of Fame defensive lineman is remembered not only [...]

On behalf of the thousands of victims and families affected by asbestos, Linda Reinstein, ADAO Co-Founder will present on Thursday, March 4th at 9:00 am (Eastern) at “OSHA Listens” about the urgency and importance of a complete ban of asbestos at this is truly a unique opportunity. Since we cannot all be in DC, I [...]

On Saturday, February 27, 2010, I will be speaking at the Manhattan Beach TEDx Conference as one of twelve live speakers and four videos to speak and spark deep discussion and connection in a small group environment of only 100 attendees. The event theme is “Building Stronger Communities” and the day is divided into four [...]

In 2010 we are doubling our efforts to push legislation forward that would ban asbestos in the United States once and for all. Our first formal effort of the year began earlier this month when we reached out to the White House, Senate and House in snowy Washington D.C. Despite historic snowstorms that literally shut [...]

Our ADAO Volunteers welcome you to the new ADAO! As this New Year and new decade begins, we find ourselves reflecting on ADAO’s extraordinary accomplishments over the last six years. ADAO was borne out of the pain and anger of personal tragedy.   And now, thanks to you, ADAO has become the largest non-profit advocating for asbestos [...]