Posted on March 30, 2023 On June 16, 2023, we will celebrate the seventh anniversary of President Barack Obama signing The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) into law. Following years of attempts to strengthen the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), LCSA marked a monumental step forward in establishing a [...]
Posted on May 30, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is thrilled to participate once again in the highly-esteemed exhibition organized by the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) and the French Cooperative Thoracic Intergroup (IFCT), taking place from June 26th to 28th, 2023 in the vibrant city of Lille, France. With distinguished conference chairs, [...]
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 [...]