Little People of America

08/14/2026

LPA learned that Andrew Smith, chair of Little People UK since 2023, has passed away. We are grateful for his passion and advocacy for the dwarfism community and send our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and community.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Smith.

Andrew has been chair of Little People UK since 2023, stepping into the role during a period of change and providing stability, dedication and of course, his unique sense of humour. Long before this, Andrew was a passionate supporter of LPUK and a friend to so many within our community. We know he will be greatly missed and we want you to know we are here to support.

Outside of LPUK, Andrew was an incredible role model for people with dwarfism. He worked as a call dispatcher for Essex Police and had an unmatched passion for cycling. One of his many achievements was completing RideLondon, cycling an incredible 100 miles around the roads of London!

But most importantly, Andrew was a devoted husband to his wonderful wife, Laura, and a loving father to his children, Amber and Theo.

Our thoughts and love are with all of Andrew’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. We kindly ask that they are given the privacy and space they need to grieve.

08/12/2026

Join us for our 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, hosted by LPA Membership Director Crystal Perry.

🗓️ Thursday, August 13
⏰ 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET

This is a virtual community where lived experiences are valued, practical knowledge is exchanged, and meaningful connections are built among women who truly understand the unique joys and challenges of life with dwarfism. Women of all ages are welcome.

👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: www.lpaonline.org/webinar-081326

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Graphic for LPA’s Women’s Support Group. The background features textured gray and lavender tones with three overlapping silhouettes of women in varying shades of purple. Text reads: “Women’s Support Group, August 11, 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.”

08/07/2026

Join us for the next session of 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐨-𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐀𝐧 𝐋𝐏𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩

🗓️ Monday, August 10
⏰ 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET

This facilitated discussion group offers a space for male-identifying members of the dwarfism community to share experiences, explore successes, and discuss how to promote positive mental health with family, friends, and wider communities.

📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: www.lpaonline.org/webinar-081026

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Graphic with a gray textured background featuring the black silhouette of a person in profile, looking upward. Large white text reads: “Finding Bro-cial Support.” Below, in blue script, it says “August 10.” At the bottom, white text reads: “5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.”

07/23/2026

LPA celebrates all forms of skeletal dysplasia…even across species! Welcome Jimothy to the skeletal dysplasia community!

Image credit: Relevant Magazine

[Alt text: Graphic featuring a raccoon with a shortened spine walking across a grassy area. An inset photo shows the raccoon sitting on grass. White text on a black background in the upper left corner of the graphic reads, “Welcome to the skeletal dysplasia community, Jimothy!”]

07/17/2026

Conference might be ending, but it is never too early to begin planning for October: Dwarfism Advocacy Month!

Our Advocacy Committee has finalized the design for the 2026 DAM shirt, showcasing LPA's core value, "Don't Deny. Embrace." Available in both English and Spanish.

Discounted pricing is available now through July 21. Shirts will print and ship after July 21, and sales will continue through October at regular pricing.

Order now! 👇

English version: www.bonfire.com/2026-dwarfism-advocacy-month/
Spanish version: www.bonfire.com/playera-dam-2026-espanol/

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07/02/2026

Don't forget your dancing shoes before you head out to NOLA! Show off your style with our themed dances:

💚 Saturday: Green Out Night
Wear anything green and show off your dwarfism pride fashion!

🪩 Sunday: Blast to the Past
Dress in the style of your favorite era—from ’70s disco and bell-bottoms to 2000s baby tees.

🎭 Wednesday: New Orleans Night
Celebrate Mardi Gras in your best purple, green, and gold attire.

⚡Thursday: Light Up the Night
Go all out for our final night with neon clothing, glow-in-the-dark accessories, and neon face paint.

Which dance are you most excited about? Let us know!👇

[Alt Text: Graphic with colorful disco balls on a burgundy background. Text reads: “Dancing Your Cares Away in NOLA,” Friday, July 10–Thursday, July 16. Dance themes: Saturday, Green Out Night: Wear green; Sunday, Blast to the Past: Dress from your favorite era; Wednesday, New Orleans Night: Wear purple, green, or gold; Thursday, Light Up the Night: Wear neon or glow-in-the-dark clothing and accessories.]

06/28/2026

Join us Sunday, June 28, for this webinar titled, What it Takes to Be a Therapist. To register visit https://www.lpaonline.org/webinar-062826.

06/24/2026

The deadline for our 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 at our National Conference is July 1!

The show will be fully accessible, ensuring everyBODY can join in on the celebration. Please note: ALL models must attend the mandatory rehearsal on Monday, July 13th at 2:00 PM.

🔗 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙪𝙥 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff4VsWnw2cu26sKYhMLcUcJZIoIYyRvgv7GblVDYp35Y6R6w/viewform

Questions? Email [email protected]

[Video Description: Three women with dwarfism visit The Met (The Metropolitan Museum of Art). They walk through the museum and view an exhibit featuring mannequins with a range of heights, body proportions, and physical features dressed in high-fashion garments. The video concludes with Lakshmi speaking to the camera about the LPA National Fashion Show.]

06/15/2026

Do you want to share your heritage with the community? Come join the LPA National Fashion Show and showcase your cultural clothing to our energetic audience. We'd love to learn more!

🔗 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: forms.gle/NgWdNzVF2nNriUUi7

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06/10/2026

Another amazing year at Camp Little People! Over 70 campers joined us for an unforgettable weekend, making new memories with old and new friends while enjoying activities including archery, swimming, soccer, baseball, paddle boating, bingo, arts and crafts, visits to the nature center, and so much more.

We are incredibly grateful to our grant donors, including the Ford Foundation, for allowing us to offer camp at no cost to LP children and at a subsidized rate for families.

We are already looking forward to returning to camp next year! Dates will be announced soon. For more information, visit ercamplittlepeople.org or email us at [email protected]

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