Posted on January 3, 2024 “I deeply regret to inform you that Jim Fite, founder and longtime executive director of the White Lung Association (WLA), the first asbestos victims’ group in the US, died at 77 on Jan. 1, 2024 at his home in Baltimore. Jim was a longtime colleague and personal friend of mine. [...]
December 27, 2023 -- Peer Reviewer Comments on the White Paper: Quantitative Human Health Approach to be Applied in the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2—Supplemental Evaluation including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Posted on January 3, 2024 Statement from Linda Reinstein, President and Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness [...]
ADAO 20th Anniversary — Join Us in Our Year-Round Monthly Journeys of Asbestos Awareness, Advocacy, and Action Posted on January 3, 2024 January marks Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to recognize the efforts of organizations like the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in combating cancer among firefighters. Firefighters are at a higher [...]
Send Your Letter Today -- Tell Congress: Americans need the ARBAN Act now! VIDEO: "Advocacy in Action: Urging Congress to Ban Asbestos" Posted on December 27, 2023 Asbestos, a widely acknowledged carcinogen, continues to pose a significant public health threat to millions of Americans each year. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) continues leading the [...]
