The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is an independent organization dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases through education, advocacy and community. Their 8th Annual Conference scheduled to be held March 30-April 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, is entitled “Asbestos: An International Public Health Crisis”, and is a major event that is meant to draw public attention to asbestos diseases.
ADAO sets as a goal of its annual conference to bring together world renowned experts in the research and treatments of asbestos diseases such as mesothelioma with victims of asbestos exposure in California and their families. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the lining of the lung caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. For those at mesothelioma risk in California, the conference is a good opportunity to gain knowledge on whether or not to contact a mesothelioma lawyer.
Special invitee of this year will be Matt Peacock, award-winning journalist with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. In 1977 Matt produced a pioneering radio series on the asbestos industry, responsible for first warning the Australian public about the asbestos dangers. He has made public first-hand information about the impact the mineral has had on those exposed to it continuously, ever since. The conference will honor several individuals and organizations for their contribution to asbestos exposure awareness. These honors include: U.S. Representative Steve Cohen for his determination and push to ban asbestos in the United States; Dr. Richard Lemen and Dr. Arthur Frank for their work in raising asbestos awareness; Mr. Joel Shufro for his efforts to protect workers’ occupation health and safety: Associazione Familiari Vittime Amianto, an Italian organization that seeks to protect human rights and attain justice for asbestos victims; and Debbie Brewer and Larry Davis, both mesothelioma patients who have been advocates for other victims.
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