Posted on May 30, 2023 Mark your calendars for the 2023 Alton Miles for Meso fundraiser on Saturday, September 23, in honor of Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This is the 15th year the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) Platinum Sponsor Simmons Hanly Conroy will be putting on this fabulous event. This annual event is one of [...]
Posted on May 25, 2023 Asbestos Fact Sheet What is Asbestos? Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers that were widely used in various industries due to their heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. Asbestos was commonly used in construction materials, insulation, automotive parts, and other products. It is still being imported [...]
Posted on May 24, 2023 Step into the riveting story of Libby, Montana, a community that faced an unprecedented public health emergency due to asbestos. Join us as the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) delves into the lives of individuals and families affected by asbestos-related diseases in this powerful documentary. Witness the challenges they [...]
Posted on May 16, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will host our Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, Exploring the Intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Academia, on September 9, 2023, at the AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington, DC. The conference will focus on three themes: Art, Advocacy, and Academia, and will feature a diverse group [...]
Posted on May 16, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) proudly stands in solidarity as part of an open letter advocating for an amendment to the Rotterdam Convention to enhance its effectiveness while upholding the consensus principle. This amendment aimed to enable Parties that wished to share information about hazardous chemicals to continue doing [...]
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