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President's Message 

We are ecstatic to kick off April with significant progress in our policy efforts. 

ADAO is excited to launch the new  "kNØw Asbestos"  website centralizing government information regarding asbestos health risks, prevention, abatement, and more. Special thanks to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and ADAO's "Partners for Prevention" Committee for their recommendations and reviews.

Just days ago, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the 14th Asbestos Awareness Resolution! The resolution, led by Sen. Jon Tester of Montana and bipartisan colleagues, designates April 1-7, 2018 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. We extend our deepest gratitude to these Congressional champions for their action to protect public health and the environment.

This nationally designated week will go global yet again for the 14th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). Thanks to our friends at McOnie, GAAW materials will be available in six languages to ensure our advocacy hits a broad international audience. The more you share, the farther our education and stories reach - find out simple ways to get involved and be part of the solution!

The 14th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference is right around the corner! The weekend-long event launches on April 13 in Washington, DC, so make sure you've checked all the boxes on your conference prep checklist! In addition to the exclusive academic conference programming led by esteemed global experts, we're proud to present our Meet the Artists Signature Cocktail Reception and Awards Dinner on Saturday night. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with several talented artists using their platforms to spread asbestos awareness.

We have continued to double down on our advocacy in Washington. Toward the end of the month, in collaboration with dedicated stakeholders from the labor and public health communities, we had a productive meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency to keep them held accountable and properly focused on protecting the health from deadly environmental hazards .

Lastly, a huge thank you to the village of individuals who have worked tirelessly to coordinate our international conference and week-long global asbestos awareness campaign. Our efforts and impact would not be possible without the generous contributions and commitment of our dedicated volunteers and kind sponsors. So on behalf of all of us at ADAO - THANK YOU times infinity! Together, change is possible.

In unity,

Linda Reinstein
In This Issue
President's Message
Excerpt from Dr. Raja Flores: "How to cure mesothelioma and asbestos-related cancers" Presentation
ADAO Launches "kNØw Asbestos" Website Resource to Educate about Asbestos Dangers and Prevention
Join us at ADAO's 14th International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Proudly Announcing the 2018 ADAO Conference Meet the Artists Signature Cocktail Reception and Awards Dinner
Livestream Brings ADAO's 14th Annual Conference to You!
ADAO is Proud to Announce the 2018 Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Sponsors
Global Asbestos Awareness Week. "One Word. One Week. One World." April 1 - 7, 2018
Day ONE - April 1 : World Health Organization and Elimination of Asbestos-Related Disease
Day TWO - April 2 : Champions of Change
Day THREE - April 3 : Champions of Change : Art-Based Advocacy Puts Asbestos Awareness in the Spotlight
Day FOUR - April 4 : Advancing Prevention Through Digital Education: New "kNOw Asbestos" Website
Day FIVE - April 5 : International Workers Memorial Day - April 28th
Day SIX - April 6 : Global Action with Global Partners
Day SEVEN - April 7 : Candle Light Vigil to Honor and Remember Asbestos Victims Worldwide
Help Spark the Global Asbestos Awareness Conversation!
The History of Global Asbestos Awareness Week on April 1 - 7
Press Release: ADAO Applauds the U.S. Senate for Passing the Fourteenth Resolution (S.Res.449) Designating April 1-7 "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
Press Release: ADAO Applauds the U.S. Senate for Introducing the Fourteenth Resolution Designating April 1-7 "National Asbestos Awareness Week"
Press Release: ADAO Strongly Opposes the So-Called "PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act" (S. 2564) This Bill Will Delay and Deny Justice for Asbestos Victims and Their Families
Press Release: ADAO Launches 14th Annual "Global Asbestos Awareness Week" April 1-7, 2018
IOSH No Time to Lose campaign links with the #Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and #2018GAAW
ADAO to Speak At 14th International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) Conference
Union Unites Stakeholders in Hope for a Cure at the 2018 Insulators International Invitational Symposium on Asbestos in Miami
The History of Global Asbestos Awareness Week on April 1 - 7 (2018)
Stakeholders Urged EPA to Include Asbestos Legacy Use and the Libby Amphibole in the Risk Evaluation During Recent Meeting
Bill to Ban Asbestos Gains Momentum with Support in Both U.S. Senate and House
U.S. PIRG Finds "Asbestos Found in Claire's Kids Makeup"
Power Through the Lens: Earl Dotter's 2018 BADGES Exhibit Honors 'Asbestos Fighters'
International Workers' Memorial Day, April 28, 2018 || Remember the Dead. Fight for the Living.
ADAO Interview with Environmental Working Group (EWG) The 2018 Tribute of Unity Honorees
World Premiere of an Asbestos Documentary "Dirty Laundry" Screened in San Luis Obispo's International Film Festival
Media Matters: A timeline of scandals and ethical shortfalls at Scott Pruitt's EPA
U.S. PIRG: Asbestos Found in Claire's Kids Makeup
The Mainichi: High court orders gov't to compensate asbestos victims
France 24: Buenos Aires subway workers go on strike over asbestos claims
The Guardian: Asbestos warning after firefighters extinguish Glasgow 'inferno'
Hürriyet Daily News: Asbestos in Istanbul buildings puts lives at risk
Bloomberg Environment: Firms' Stockpiled Asbestos Should Prompt Probe: Health Advocates
Global Asbestos & Mesothelioma Calendar

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BREAKING NEWS


14th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference April 13-15, 2018


 
This year's academic conference features 30 doctors, scientists, experts and victims from nine countries; and is the only annual asbestos conference dedicated solely to preventing exposure and eliminating asbestos-caused diseases. Join us for an exciting weekend line up of exceptional expert speakers, art installations, and even a new award. 


 
You've probably noticed by now that our 14th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference is decked out with more bells, whistles, and fun activities than ever before. While we are so proud to share these treats, such as our beautiful new conference website and our group Potomac Dinner Cruise, our incredible conference sponsors truly deserve the credit for these improvements. Please join me in thanking Simmons Hanly Conroy and  Motley Rice for making our annual conference possible! We truly couldn't do it without their them.

2018 Platinum Sponsors
   


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April 1 - 7: Global Asbestos Awareness Week 

April 4, 2018:  Healthy Schools Day

April 7, 2018: World Health Day

April 2 - 8:  American Public Health Association ( APHA) National Public Health Week 

April 9, 2018: IOSH No Time to Lose Campaign Launch

April 13 - 15: ADAO 14th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference (AAPC)

April 13: ADAO AAPC Newseum Tour and Casual Dinner 

April 14: ADAO AAPC Academic Conference 

April 14: ADAO AAPC  "Meet the Artists"  Reception & Awards Dinner

April 15: ADAO AAPC Unity and Remembrance Brunch

April 28: International Workers Memorial Day 

April 29 - May 4, 2018: 32nd International Congress on Occupational Health in Dublin, Ireland

May 2018: National Nurses Week 

May 2018: National Women's Health Week

May 2018: National Cancer Research Month

May 2 - 5: International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig 2018) in Ottawa, Canada

May 20, 2018: International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD)

May 21 - 23, 2018: American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) in Philadelphia, PA
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The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by asbestos victims and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give asbestos victims and concerned citizens a united voice to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO is an independent global organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education, advocacy, and community. For more information, visit www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org