Founded in 2004, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization  (ADAO) is the largest independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure to eliminate all asbestos-related diseases through education, advocacy and community initiatives.. ADAO is the only U.S. nonprofit that organizes annual awareness and prevention conferences. Read more about ADAO and “Who We Are” on our website.