Posted on March 24, 2023 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of John D. Cooney Sr., an incredible member of our community. An esteemed mesothelioma lawyer, John passed away on February 23, 2023 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his adoring family. John was 68 [...]
Published on March 23, 2023 ADAO's Top Ten Asbestos Facts (2023) 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 can cause [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2023 Los Angeles, CA -– The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) urges all Americans to come together starting Thursday, March 23rd, for a Virtual Day of Asbestos Awareness and the launch of the #BanAsbestos Action across social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Asbestos is a known [...]
Posted on March 30, 2023 I am excited to share that I will be presenting again at Unite For Sight's Virtual 20th annual Global Health & Innovation Conference (#GHIC) on April 28th at 10:00 am ET. As a part of the "Action Beyond Rhetoric" panel, I am honored to participate in this exceptional event, one [...]
ADAO ACKNOWLEDGES EPA’S NOTICE OF DATA AVAILABILITY IN FEDERAL REGISTER URGES EPA TO EXPEDITIOUSLY FINALIZE RULE PROHIBITING CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS IMPORTS AND USE For Immediate Release March 17, 2023 LOS ANGELES, CA — The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community initiatives, has reviewed EPA’s [...]