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ADAO Press Release: Asbestos Group Responds to Johnson & Johnson Decision to Discontinue Sale of Talcum Powder After Asbestos Contamination Legal Cases Mount
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2020 ASBESTOS GROUP RESPONDS TO JOHNSON & JOHNSON DECISION TO DISCONTINUE SALE OF TALCUM POWDER AFTER ASBESTOS CONTAMINATION LEGAL CASES MOUNT WASHINGTON, DC–Linda Reinstein, president of the Asbestos Disease Awareness [...]
Support ADAO’s Education, Advocacy, and Community Support Efforts with a Chance to Win 7 Days in Hawaii from Omaze
Posted May 12, 2020 ADAO is thrilled to announce that Omaze, a company that “exists to empower nonprofits to do their world-changing work,” has dedicated a fundraising campaign to raise funds for ADAO. As most [...]
EPA Reschedules the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Public Meeting to June 8 – 11, 2020
Due to high demand, the press conference is now only open to government employees and credentialed journalists. Posted on May 11, 2020 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is pleased the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]
ZOOM Press Conference: Experts to Discuss EPA’s Dangerously Narrow Draft Asbestos Risk Evaluation on May 28
Posted on April 29, 2020 Due to high demand, the press conference is now only open to government employees and credentialed journalists. Register ADAO is please to host a press conference on Thursday, May 28 [...]
ZOOM EVENT: Join ADAO, Dr. Jacqueline Moline and Robert Sussman to Discuss Asbestos, Talc, Prevention, and Policy on May 13
Posted on April 29, 2020 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Though right now we are focusing on distancing physically, we do not need to distance socially! Instead, we should utilize this time of uncertainty to come together [...]
A Widow’s Anniversary Reflection: “Mesothelioma Changed Our Lives Forever”
Posted on April 27, 2020 For me, tomorrow is very personal. Thirty-five years ago, my loving husband, Alan, lifted my wedding veil over my eyes and embraced me forever. Unfortunately, forever came to an end [...]
Thank You for Joining ADAO and the Dirty Laundry Filmmakers for a Successful Screening and Q&A
Posted on April 15, 2020 On Tuesday, April 13th, ADAO hosted our second virtual community event. Thank you to everyone who joined our successful virtual DIRTY LAUNDRY screening and Q & A from filmmakers Conor [...]
International Workers’ Memorial Day, April 28, 2020 || Remember the Dead. Fight for the Living.
Posted on April 24, 2020 ADAO virtually stands shoulder to shoulder with individuals, trade unions, and organizations for International Workers’ Memorial Day, annually dedicated to those who have fallen victim to or been injured by [...]
ADAO Statement re: ASBESTOS EVALUATION REVIEW POSTPONED BY EPA || Asbestos Victims’ Advocacy Group Responds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 ADAO Statement re: ASBESTOS EVALUATION REVIEW POSTPONED BY EPA || Asbestos Victims’ Advocacy Group Responds WASHINGTON, D.C. — Linda Reinstein, president and co-founder of The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), [...]
Remembering Mike Mattmuller, Courageous Mesothelioma Warrior, Dear Friend, and Powerful Voice for Asbestos Prevention and Policy
Posted on April 16, 2020 It is with profound sadness that I share that Mike Mattmuller, age of 38, passed away on April 14, 2020. Please join me in remembering and honoring the life of [...]
