Posted on January 29, 2024 Join the Fight Against Asbestos: Celebrate 20 Years of Advocacy with ADAO's Sponsorship Opportunities This 2024, we mark a significant milestone at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) – our 20th anniversary. It's a time to reflect on our journey and to galvanize support for the future. As we look [...]
Posted on January 29, 2024 After nearly 20 years of receiving common questions, ADAO has collected facts from governments agencies to answer some frequently asked questions about asbestos exposure and cancer risk. Top Ten Facts about Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Asbestos is the name given to six minerals that occur naturally in the environment. [...]
Published on January 29, 2024 ADAO's Top Ten Asbestos Facts (2024) Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Each year, asbestos kills an estimated 40,000 Americans. There is no safe or controlled use of asbestos. Asbestos can be found in homes, schools, workplaces, on consumer shelves, and around superfund sites. All types of asbestos cause lung cancer, [...]
Updated on October 6, 2024 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2024 Resource Page Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act of 2025 Reintroduced: A Renewed Push to End Asbestos Once and for All Since 2016, Congress has introduced eight Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Acts, four in the House and four in [...]
Speakers Highlight the Human Cost of Asbestos Exposure and Inaction in Meeting with White House Officials FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC - The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) brought together a coalition of public health and safety experts to advocate for the comprehensive prohibition of asbestos in the United States today at [...]