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 200+ 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.
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 14 districts and 70 chapters across the US and Puerto Rico.
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).
For more information, please visit the LPA national website.
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.
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 14 districts and 70 chapters across the US and Puerto Rico.
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).
For more information, please visit the LPA national website.
About our Central Florida Chapter
The Central Florida Chapter 13 belongs to LPA District 4, which includes 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 Chapter organizes social events, in providing support and resources to members of our community, and in raising awareness about issues that affect individuals with dwarfism and their families.
Our chapter includes the following counties: Brevard, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia.
If you are new or currently a member of LPA, please contact us to get involved with our Central Florida Chapter. LPA members and their families can also stay up to date with our chapter by joining our private Facebook group.
Our chapter includes the following counties: Brevard, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia.
If you are new or currently a member of LPA, please contact us to get involved with our Central Florida Chapter. LPA members and their families can also stay up to date with our chapter by joining our private Facebook group.
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.
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.
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.
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.