Our Purpose
Protect All Children’s Environment (PACE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to stop environmental harms that put children and all people at risk. We support those already injured, including those disabled by chemical exposures, and advocate for prevention, justice, and equitable health protections for this exponentially growing population.
Who We Are
PACE is a nationwide all-volunteer nonprofit with a history of grassroots advocacy begining in 1987 when PACE was formed to support people injured by the now banned pesticide, Chlordane. We are governed by a Board of Directors and informed by the lived experiences of people made ill by environmental toxicants.
What We Do
- Advocate for individuals and families affected by chemical injury or Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT).
- Support safer air, water, food, housing, and workplaces.
- Educate the public and medical community on environmental health and disability justice.
Why It Matters
Chemical injury often results in chronic disability, social isolation, and lack of medical understanding. PACE elevates these voices, works to remove harmful exposures, and helps build a world where vulnerable people are treated with human dignity and empowered to overcome their challenges.
Advocacy for Disabled People
Environmental disability, including Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) and related conditions, result in severe intolerance to many commonly encountered substances, inluding pesticides, mold, cleaners, industrial adhesives, and synthectic fragrances. PACE recognizes this growing community and advocates for access, accommodation, and systemic change to not only accomodate the most impacted individuals, but also to prevent further injuries and disabilities.
Impact & Recognition
PACE has supported hundreds of chemically injured individuals through peer support, public education, and environmental and social advocacy. Our work has resulted in the change of state law to require safer pesticides in Texas public schools, resulted in legal disability access to hospitals, and accessibility accomodations for public services and rights nationwide.