*Located across the street from the Drury Plaza.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
2305 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-1000
DoubleTree Suites Website <——Not the link to make a room reservation!
LPA Reservations: Book online using this link https://bit.ly/LPAOverflowHotel or call 800-340-2494 and ask for group code #907. LPA Reservation cut-off date is September 4! Booking cut-off date has ended.
LPA Room Rate: $157/Night + Tax
Deluxe two-room suites feature a bedroom with either a king or two queen size beds. A separate living room area includes a pull out sofa sleeper. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.
LPA Self-Parking Rate: $13/Daily + Tax
The LPA Room Rate and LPA Self-Parking Rate is available from October 2-11, for anyone that would like to extend their stay.
Check-In: 4:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Room Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours before your scheduled arrival date. Cancelling after this deadline will result in a charge of one nights stay plus taxes.
Amenities:
- Restaurant & Bar Onsite
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Outdoor Pool, Whirlpool, Splash Pad, Tennis Court and Fitness Center
- Complimentary Shuttle Service available to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
2305 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-1000
DoubleTree Suites Website <——Not the link to make a room reservation!
LPA Reservations: Book online using this link https://bit.ly/LPAOverflowHotel or call 800-340-2494 and ask for group code #907. LPA Reservation cut-off date is September 4! Booking cut-off date has ended.
LPA Room Rate: $157/Night + Tax
Deluxe two-room suites feature a bedroom with either a king or two queen size beds. A separate living room area includes a pull out sofa sleeper. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.
LPA Self-Parking Rate: $13/Daily + Tax
The LPA Room Rate and LPA Self-Parking Rate is available from October 2-11, for anyone that would like to extend their stay.
Check-In: 4:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Room Cancellation Policy: Reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours before your scheduled arrival date. Cancelling after this deadline will result in a charge of one nights stay plus taxes.
Amenities:
- Restaurant & Bar Onsite
- Free Wi-Fi Internet
- Outdoor Pool, Whirlpool, Splash Pad, Tennis Court and Fitness Center
- Complimentary Shuttle Service available to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs
Don’t forget to review the LPA Covid Liability Waiver & Member Code of Conduct! Click here...
STEP 2 - PAYMENT via PAYPAL DONATE
All registration fees are non-refundable after October 1, 2022. Any requests for refunds must be sent in writing by email before this date to lpadistrict4@gmail.com. Refunds for registration and activity fees, minus a $20.00 processing fee, will be granted for all requests received on or before October 1, 2022. Requests made after this date may not be honored. Emergencies and illnesses, including Covid, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There are no on-site refunds. Registrants who do not cancel before the deadline and/or do not attend the regional, forfeit all registration fees and activity fees.
Tickets for activities may be traded, sold or given away at the discretion of the ticket holder. LPA takes no responsibility for trading, selling or exchange of tickets.
There are no on-site refunds. Registrants who do not cancel before the deadline and/or do not attend the regional, forfeit all registration fees and activity fees.
Tickets for activities may be traded, sold or given away at the discretion of the ticket holder. LPA takes no responsibility for trading, selling or exchange of tickets.
Schedule is tentative & subject to change. More activities may be added at a later date.
Highlights for the weekend include a Welcome Social, Kids Room, Teen Activities, LPA Medical Advisory Board Members, Workshops, Bingo, Dances and more
Medical Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Q&A discussion lead by dwarfism specialists.
Medical Meetings
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sign up for a 15-20 minute visit with the LPA MAB doctors during this time.
Please register first before signing up for an appt.
Medical Panel Workshop
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- An informative Q&A discussion lead by the following dwarfism specialists and members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB). A few other physicians will also be joining us from
Julie Hoover-Fong, M.D., Ph.D. - Geneticist (Chair of the LPA MAB)
Director, Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysplasias
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
George Jallo, M.D. - Neurosurgeon
Clinical Practice Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
Jeffrey Campbell M.D. - Pediatric Neurosurgery
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Stuart Mackenzie, M.D. - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Karen Turner, MPT - Pediatric Physical Therapy
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Angela Duker, MS, LCGC - Genetic Counselor
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Mari Groves, M.D.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
David Tunkel, M.D.
Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
https://bit.ly/D4Spring2023Medical
Dr. Melissa Crenshaw - Geneticist
Dr. Alyssa Fritz - Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein -
Dr. Dan Hoernschemeyer - Orthopedic Surgeon
University of Missouri Hospital
Columbia, Missouri
A few other physicians will also be joining us from the Skeletal Dysplasia Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.
In addition, several doctors will be there from the skeletal dysplasia group at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their comprehensive clinic is led by Dr. Jallo and it includes several specialties.
Google form registration closed message:
Registration has closed. If you would like to still attend the regional, you can register onsite at the event! If you have any questions, please email lpadistrict4@gmail.com or text Aimee Rudd at 941-587-5627. All registration fees are non-refundable after October 1. Thank you!
KID'S ROOM (ages 5-10) - Dallas I Meeting Space
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $5/ per kid
Children will enjoy activities monitored by volunteers. Activities will include games, crafts, and fun. Parents planning to attend a workshop can drop kids off at the kids room. Parents are welcome to stay in the kid's room if needed. Kids must be potty trained, if not a parent must stay in the room. If you would like to volunteer, let us know! Email: lpadistrict4@gmail.com
Ages 1-4 are welcome with a parent
Highlights for the weekend include a Welcome Social, Kids Room, Teen Activities, LPA Medical Advisory Board Members, Workshops, Bingo, Dances and more
Medical Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Q&A discussion lead by dwarfism specialists.
Medical Meetings
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Sign up for a 15-20 minute visit with the LPA MAB doctors during this time.
Please register first before signing up for an appt.
Medical Panel Workshop
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- An informative Q&A discussion lead by the following dwarfism specialists and members of the LPA Medical Advisory Board(MAB). A few other physicians will also be joining us from
Julie Hoover-Fong, M.D., Ph.D. - Geneticist (Chair of the LPA MAB)
Director, Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysplasias
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
George Jallo, M.D. - Neurosurgeon
Clinical Practice Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
Jeffrey Campbell M.D. - Pediatric Neurosurgery
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Stuart Mackenzie, M.D. - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Karen Turner, MPT - Pediatric Physical Therapy
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Angela Duker, MS, LCGC - Genetic Counselor
Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital For Children
Wilmington, Delaware
Mari Groves, M.D.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
David Tunkel, M.D.
Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
https://bit.ly/D4Spring2023Medical
Dr. Melissa Crenshaw - Geneticist
Dr. Alyssa Fritz - Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein -
Dr. Dan Hoernschemeyer - Orthopedic Surgeon
University of Missouri Hospital
Columbia, Missouri
A few other physicians will also be joining us from the Skeletal Dysplasia Program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.
In addition, several doctors will be there from the skeletal dysplasia group at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their comprehensive clinic is led by Dr. Jallo and it includes several specialties.
Google form registration closed message:
Registration has closed. If you would like to still attend the regional, you can register onsite at the event! If you have any questions, please email lpadistrict4@gmail.com or text Aimee Rudd at 941-587-5627. All registration fees are non-refundable after October 1. Thank you!
KID'S ROOM (ages 5-10) - Dallas I Meeting Space
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $5/ per kid
Children will enjoy activities monitored by volunteers. Activities will include games, crafts, and fun. Parents planning to attend a workshop can drop kids off at the kids room. Parents are welcome to stay in the kid's room if needed. Kids must be potty trained, if not a parent must stay in the room. If you would like to volunteer, let us know! Email: lpadistrict4@gmail.com
Ages 1-4 are welcome with a parent
welcome page info
What is a Regional?
Regionals are held two times a year. One in the Spring and one in the Fall. Regional locations are voted in the district meetings at a prior Regional. We move locations around the 5 state area.
An example of an Agenda at a Regional;
Friday night - Registration, Food provided by the District, fun by the pool.
Saturday morning - District Meeting, Parent Meeting, Kids Room provided during the meeting, playtime, craft, snack and entertainment provided so the parents can attend the meetings
Saturday - we pick a hotel with a pool, you will find most of the members and kids at the pool.
Saturday night - Banquet dinner, raffle, DJ and Dance
Sunday morning - some grab a little pool time, packing and saying goodbye to friends.
Regionals are held two times a year. One in the Spring and one in the Fall. Regional locations are voted in the district meetings at a prior Regional. We move locations around the 5 state area.
An example of an Agenda at a Regional;
Friday night - Registration, Food provided by the District, fun by the pool.
Saturday morning - District Meeting, Parent Meeting, Kids Room provided during the meeting, playtime, craft, snack and entertainment provided so the parents can attend the meetings
Saturday - we pick a hotel with a pool, you will find most of the members and kids at the pool.
Saturday night - Banquet dinner, raffle, DJ and Dance
Sunday morning - some grab a little pool time, packing and saying goodbye to friends.
Presenters & Expo Vendors
*Is there something you want to see on the agenda? Would you like to lead an activity or host a workshop? Contact Aimee Rudd to discuss things further.
Want to lead an activity, host a workshop or have another idea for the agenda? Do you sell something and want to participate in the Expo? Contact us for more info. Email: lpadistrict4@gmail.com.
Advocating for your Children and School
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Meet Para Swimmer for Team USA and D4 member, Morgan Ray, who won a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships, and placed fourth at this year's world championships despite being ill.
Morgan will share his story and experiences as an elite athlete with dwarfism and his goal of making the 2024 Paralympic team in Paris next year. The second half of this workshop will be outside in the pool where Morgan will demonstrate techniques and strokes in the water. All are welcome to either observe or join in during the pool session.
Please come to the talk already wearing your swimsuit. Parents must be present with their kids if they want to participate in the pool.
Restorative Yoga
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Start the morning off with a relaxing yoga experience lead by Kristen DeAndrade. This will be an intro lesson focusing on deep breathing and stretching for the mind/body. No experience needed to participate.
Little Legs, Big Heart
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Sit down with Author and Speaker, Kristen DeAndrade as she leads this open discussion. Kristen will share her journey having dwarfism and for those interested in spinal stenosis, lengthening
Alterations Class
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Come learn the basics of clothing alterations with Jennifer Edwards. Go over hemming pants and sleeves along with a few tips on altering clothes for little people.
Expo
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Check out a few of the vendor tables that fellow members will have set up.
OWLS Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OWLS Mixer
Come join OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors) for games and trivia!
Bowling (ages 11-18) 9:00AM-12:00PM
Cost: $5/ per person
Meet in Lobby - go to Main Event from 930 AM -12 PM
Come introduce yourself and meet other teens your age in our district. Teens will be chaperoned and carpool/shuttle over to Main Event to bowl and hang out. We will reserve some lanes and have fun!
Essential Oils 101 Workshop
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Join Aimee Rudd during the Expo, for this open discussion as she shares about Young Living Essential Oils. Learn what essential oils are, why purity matters, how to use them to help support your health and much more. All workshop attendees will have the opportunity to try samples and receive an essential oil swag bag.
Microhabits for Health Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Sit down with certified Health and Wellness Coach, Angela Singletary as she leads this open discussion. Angela will share her health journey having dwarfism, her passion to help others in our community and how to easily break down your goals in all areas of your life into simple steps ‘microhabits’ to support your overall health.
If you love children, and are over 16 years of age, then volunteer in the Kids Room! If you want to greet your friends as they check in and meet new families, then help out at registration.
Online Virtual Events: Members agree not to share access links and/or codes with others without permission from LPA. LPA reserves the right to remove you from the virtual event if your participation or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the event or the enjoyment of the event content by other attendees. Recording, Photographing, Live Streaming and Videotaping - Members agree not to record, take pictures and/or broadcast audio/video any part of the LPA virtual event without the consent from LPA and all participants.
Want to lead an activity, host a workshop or have another idea for the agenda? Do you sell something and want to participate in the Expo? Contact us for more info. Email: lpadistrict4@gmail.com.
Advocating for your Children and School
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
-
=================================================
Meet Para Swimmer for Team USA and D4 member, Morgan Ray, who won a silver medal at the 2022 World Championships, and placed fourth at this year's world championships despite being ill.
Morgan will share his story and experiences as an elite athlete with dwarfism and his goal of making the 2024 Paralympic team in Paris next year. The second half of this workshop will be outside in the pool where Morgan will demonstrate techniques and strokes in the water. All are welcome to either observe or join in during the pool session.
Please come to the talk already wearing your swimsuit. Parents must be present with their kids if they want to participate in the pool.
Restorative Yoga
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Start the morning off with a relaxing yoga experience lead by Kristen DeAndrade. This will be an intro lesson focusing on deep breathing and stretching for the mind/body. No experience needed to participate.
Little Legs, Big Heart
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Sit down with Author and Speaker, Kristen DeAndrade as she leads this open discussion. Kristen will share her journey having dwarfism and for those interested in spinal stenosis, lengthening
Alterations Class
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Come learn the basics of clothing alterations with Jennifer Edwards. Go over hemming pants and sleeves along with a few tips on altering clothes for little people.
Expo
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Check out a few of the vendor tables that fellow members will have set up.
OWLS Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OWLS Mixer
Come join OWLS (Older Wiser Little Seniors) for games and trivia!
Bowling (ages 11-18) 9:00AM-12:00PM
Cost: $5/ per person
Meet in Lobby - go to Main Event from 930 AM -12 PM
Come introduce yourself and meet other teens your age in our district. Teens will be chaperoned and carpool/shuttle over to Main Event to bowl and hang out. We will reserve some lanes and have fun!
Essential Oils 101 Workshop
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Join Aimee Rudd during the Expo, for this open discussion as she shares about Young Living Essential Oils. Learn what essential oils are, why purity matters, how to use them to help support your health and much more. All workshop attendees will have the opportunity to try samples and receive an essential oil swag bag.
Microhabits for Health Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Sit down with certified Health and Wellness Coach, Angela Singletary as she leads this open discussion. Angela will share her health journey having dwarfism, her passion to help others in our community and how to easily break down your goals in all areas of your life into simple steps ‘microhabits’ to support your overall health.
If you love children, and are over 16 years of age, then volunteer in the Kids Room! If you want to greet your friends as they check in and meet new families, then help out at registration.
Online Virtual Events: Members agree not to share access links and/or codes with others without permission from LPA. LPA reserves the right to remove you from the virtual event if your participation or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the event or the enjoyment of the event content by other attendees. Recording, Photographing, Live Streaming and Videotaping - Members agree not to record, take pictures and/or broadcast audio/video any part of the LPA virtual event without the consent from LPA and all participants.