About LPA National
Little People of America (LPA) is a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. LPA has about 8,000 members and we are the only dwarfism support organization that includes all of the nearly 400 forms of dwarfism. The organization was created in 1957 by Billy Barty and friends. There are an estimated 30,000 people with dwarfism in the United States, and 651,700 around the world. No other organization in the world provides more resources, support and information for people with dwarfism.
Our Mission: LPA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with dwarfism throughout their lives while celebrating with great pride Little People’s contribution to social diversity. LPA strives to bring solutions and global awareness to the prominent issues affecting individuals of short stature and their families.
National, Regional and Chapter events reinforce and support this mission!
LPA operates solely on volunteers, memberships and donations. We provide support and resources to members and everyone in the dwarfism community - including parent and peer support, medical resources, adoption assistance, community outreach, a yearly national conference, scholarships, advocacy, adaptive equipment referrals, our LPA Today quarterly magazine and website, and a national office to support 13 districts and 70 chapters across the US and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit the LPA National website.
LPA also provides opportunities for social interaction as well as participation in athletic events through our sister organization, the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA).
Our Mission: LPA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with dwarfism throughout their lives while celebrating with great pride Little People’s contribution to social diversity. LPA strives to bring solutions and global awareness to the prominent issues affecting individuals of short stature and their families.
National, Regional and Chapter events reinforce and support this mission!
LPA operates solely on volunteers, memberships and donations. We provide support and resources to members and everyone in the dwarfism community - including parent and peer support, medical resources, adoption assistance, community outreach, a yearly national conference, scholarships, advocacy, adaptive equipment referrals, our LPA Today quarterly magazine and website, and a national office to support 13 districts and 70 chapters across the US and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit the LPA National website.
LPA also provides opportunities for social interaction as well as participation in athletic events through our sister organization, the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA).
About our District
LPA District 4, includes residents of Florida and Puerto Rico. We are a group of families, friends and professionals who are connected by our experience with dwarfism. Throughout the year, our District and Chapters organize social events, in providing support and resources to members of our community. Our District hosts annual district regionals in the spring and fall.
If you are new or currently a member of LPA, please contact us to get involved with our district and find a chapter near you. LPA members and their families can stay up to date with our district by joining our private Facebook group!
LPA Membership
Little People of America, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that depends entirely on volunteers, membership dues and contributions to serve its members.
To join LPA, you must be a little person (usually but not always defined as an adult height of 4’10″ or under as the result of a medical or genetic condition), a family member, or demonstrate a well-founded interest in issues relating to dwarfism. Membership entitles you to participate in all LPA events, receive national, local district/chapter information and newsletters. You will also receive LPA Today, the official newsletter of Little People of America.
Membership Dues: As of January 1, 2010 dues are: $55 yearly per household. A three-year membership is $120(Save $45). Lifetime membership is $750. Senior memberships (age 65+) are $20 yearly. International Members and full-time college or vocational students are $35.
To join and for more information visit the LPA National website or call 1-888-LPA-2001.
Download Membership Form to print and mail in.
To join LPA, you must be a little person (usually but not always defined as an adult height of 4’10″ or under as the result of a medical or genetic condition), a family member, or demonstrate a well-founded interest in issues relating to dwarfism. Membership entitles you to participate in all LPA events, receive national, local district/chapter information and newsletters. You will also receive LPA Today, the official newsletter of Little People of America.
Membership Dues: As of January 1, 2010 dues are: $55 yearly per household. A three-year membership is $120(Save $45). Lifetime membership is $750. Senior memberships (age 65+) are $20 yearly. International Members and full-time college or vocational students are $35.
To join and for more information visit the LPA National website or call 1-888-LPA-2001.
Download Membership Form to print and mail in.