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Linda Reinstein (b. December, 19xx, Redondo Beach, CA) is the co-founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. Since the death of her husband Allan Reinstein from mesothelioma in 2004, she has become a leading global anti-asbestos activist.Haynes, Rhonda (1). "A Worn-Out Welcome: Renewed Call for a Global Ban on Asbestos". Environmental Health Perspectives: 118:a298-a303. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help) Reinstein is also primarily responsible for organizing the Asbestos Awareness Conference, an annual international scientific, medical and patient conference now in its 9th year.[1]
Background
Ms. Reinstein was born in _____________ on ______________. Prior to starting ADAO, Reinstein's husband was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. As Reinstein previously had 35 years of nonprofit organizational experience, her personal experiences with her husband's terminal cancer inspired her to create an independent, non-profit organization for victims.
Appearances
Reinstein has made numerous appearances for ADAO in India, Italy and Great Britain speaking on behalf of asbestos victims. Reinstein is regularly invited to speak on behalf of the ADAO including the following recent testimonay and presentations:
- U.S. Senate: January 19, 2012 senate briefing[2]
- U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: 2007[3]
- Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation ("MARF") 2011 Symposium[4]
in Washington, D.C.
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration hearings in 2010; and
- [5] and an appearance at TEDx in Manhattan Beach, California.[6]
Presentations
• U.S. Senate (June 2007) • U.S. House of Representatives (February 2008) • U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) • U.S. Surgeon General • U.S. EPA • British House of Commons (2007) • California State Assembly’s Natural Resources Committee (June 2010) • Mexico City Parliament • United Nations IX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work • TEDx Manhattan Beach • International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) (2010 Kyoto) and (2008 Amsterdam) • Audiences throughout the U.S., Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Holland, China, Italy, India, Brazil, Canada, and England. • United Nations Rio + 20 Peoples Summit: “The Future We Want is Free of Asbestos” • American Public Health Association (2010) (2011) (2010) (2009) • Global Health & Innovation Conference, Yale University (2012) • Asian Ban Asbestos Network (A-BAN) Conference (2009 Hong Kong)
Awards
On behalf of her work for asbestos victims, Mrs. Reinstein has won the following awards including:
• the Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award (2011) • Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation's highest level of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for 4,000 hours of volunteerism(2010); and • the Heart and Soul Award, Manhattan Beach Women in Business Association (2005)
Articles
- Haynes, Rhonda (1). "A Worn-Out Welcome: Renewed Call for a Global Ban on Asbestos". Environmental Health Perspectives: 118:a298-a303.
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http://www.icij.org/project/dangers-dust/asbestos-deaths-bring-16-year-sentence Local widow fights to repeal asbestos - The Beach Reporter - www.tbrnews.com/articles/2010/08/12/manhattan.../news05.txt Aug 12, 2010 – Linda Reinstein, pictured next to a family portrait, has fought for the last two ... Linda Reinstein lost her husband, Alan, to mesothelioma in 2006
Linda Reinstein tedxmanhattanbeach.com/past-events/feb-2010/.../linda-reinstein/ About this Talk – Turning Anger Into Action Linda Reinstein tells the story of her ...online asbestos disease resource which includes articles from renowned ...
Gary Cohn - Linda Reinstein | Investigative Reports by Gary Cohn www.mesothelioma.com › Blog › Gary Cohn by Gary Cohn - More by Gary Cohn Jul 31, 2012 – Gary Cohn. Pulitzer Prize Winning Investigative Journalist. Read about Gary ». Posts about "Linda Reinstein". 2 0 1 2Jul09 ... Miles for Meso blog as a presenter http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/jennifer/miles-for-meso-health-symposium.htm
References
- ^ 9th Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference, Washington D.C., 2012
- ^ of ADAO January 19, 2012 U.S. Senate Briefing
- ^ 2007 U.S. Senate Environ. and Public Works Committee testimony
- ^ symposia, June 23-25, 2011
- ^ http://www.dol.gov/dol/media/webcast/20100304-oshalistens/ OSHA Listens Conference videos
- ^ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70wX6cEQkiM%7CLinda Reinstein presentation at TEDx, March 4, 2010