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• How to become a member of LPA •

• LPA District Two •

Updated: August 2011

• Organizational Overview •

Little People of America, Inc., is a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families.  We are the only dwarfism support organization that includes all 200+ forms of dwarfism.  There are an estimated 30,000 people with dwarfism in the United States, and 651,700 in the world. No other non-profit in the world provides more resources, support and information for people with dwarfism.

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.

Membership is normally offered to those people who are no taller than 4'10" in height, but is available to all who have an interest in dwarfism, including families, grandparents and relatives, and medical professionals. . Their short stature is generally caused by one of the more than 200 medical conditions known as dwarfism.

The organizational structure of LPA breaks down into 14 Districts. Each district is composed of one or more surrounding states. Within each district are multiple chapters. As an example, District 2, our chapter, is composed of 3 states (Pa., N.Y., & N.J.) and contains 9 chapters. Each chapter has it's own president and conducts meeting and local area events.
• Membership Benefits •

On the surface, LPA membership benefits might appear to be limited to a quarterly newsletter and nothing more.

This couldn't be further from the truth. A membership in LPA does provide you a high quality, full color LPA Today quarterly newsletter, but that's only the beginning.

For New Parents: Our parent groups are one of our most valuable membership benefits. Imagine parent-to-parent and peer support from thousands of people who understand the variety of medical, educational, social, and psychological concerns experienced by people with dwarfism. According to the current birth rate of 4 million babies born each year in the US, we have 400 new babies each year with a type of dwarfism. We have knowledge and energy to share!

For Pre Teens: Imagine being able to play with kids your own size, engage in sport competitions where you are an equal, and knowing that you are in a group of your own peers. LPA chapter, district and national schedule many annual gathering, picnics and events that allow our children to meet others just like themselves. It's amazing how fast friendships are made. And the best part is the friendship continues long after the event is over.

For Teens: For many short stature individuals, this can be the most difficult times in our lives. So many questions arise as we mature, and life as a teenager can be a challenge. LPA understands this need and has created Teen social groups on both the national and district levels. Teens can chat with other teens and share experiences, lending support on everyday life issues. Our district I know has a awesome Teen group.

For Adults: And if life as a teenager wasn't complicated enough, a dwarf, headed out to college or the workplace will face a bunch of new challenges. An individual with an LPA membership has at their disposal many tools to assist in everyday life. Those who are headed out in pursuit of their college degree can apply for an educational scholarship. In the workplace, LPA has national advocates constantly working on legislation regarding genetic discrimination, patient healthcare rights, public access and community outreach.

Medical Issues: LPA is committed to providing access to the most current medical information available. Dedicated and experienced physicians from LPA’s Medical Advisory Board generously volunteer to assist members and their physicians with medical consultations, referrals and critical information. These physicians cover multi-specialized fields of practice.

District & National Conferences: Each year, LPA holds one National and up to 2 conferences per district. The National conference draws upwards of 1600, including 200 international attendees. These conferences offer so many wonderful things - workshops, social opportunities, dances, connections, medical resources, an EXPO of dwarfism-related products. District conferences are held in the spring and fall. The national conference occurs in a different place in the United States each year, in either late June or early July. District 2 hosted the 2009 National conference located in Brooklyn, N.Y.

• Become a Member of LPA •

The first step to becoming a member in LPA is to submit a membership form. Our national web site has a form online that you can download and mail in:

http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=84651&orgId=lpa

Membership is available in four forms
  • Annual Membership: Full benefits for 1 year. Cost: Annual Rate of $55
  • Lifetime Membership: Full benefits for life. Cost: One time fee of $750
  • International or Full Time Student Membership: Cost: Annual Rate of $35
  • Senior Membership: (age 65+) Cost: Annual Rate of $20

If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of the chapter presidents or our district director (Email addresses are located on our chapter page). You can also reach LPA's national office at (888) LPA-2001.
   
 
 
         
     
   

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