Dwarfism Related Sites
Little People of America
Little People of America is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. Here you'll find resources pertaining to dwarfism and LPA, medical data, instructions on how to join an e-mail discussion group, and links to numerous other dwarfism-related sites. Enter, learn, and enjoy!
Short Interviews
Kristoffer Elinder has made a video called ShortInterviews, comprising conversations with LPs, dance-floor action,and other events at the Boston 2003 LPA National Conference. You canpurchase a copy in either VHS or DVD format.
Cartilage HairHypoplasia Information Center
"Welcome to the CHH information site. This site contains links to CHH related information, pictures, links to the CHH personal websites."
MetratropicDysplasia Dwarf Registry
"Families Helping Families."
ABILITY Magazine
For and about people with disabilities, including information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, scholarships, employment,housing, and much more. For information about the magazine or about Ability Awareness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with dwarfism through education, employment, housing, and volunteer opportunities, contact ABILITYMagazine@aol.com.
4 foot 10: Little People, Big Lives
A 27-minute film about three dwarfs attending their first LPA convention. Once you arrive at the Aquarius Productions website, search for the exact phrase "4 foot ten."
Short
A 10-minute film written and directed by Imogen Murphy, an Irish film maker. Available for viewing online.
Children of Difference Foundation
Started by film maker Lisa Abelow Hedley, whose documentary Dwarfs:Not a Fairy Tale, was featured on HBO. You can purchase a copy of the film on this website.
Disability Central
"Disability Central's goal, its mission, is to provide a whole world of quality information and resources to be available at the fingertips of anyone who needs it."
Films Involving Dwarfs and Dwarf Actors
An unusual resource from the British Web site "Films Involving Disabilities," which is "directed towards teachers, students and anyone who has an interest in how disability is represented in films."
Dwarfism.org
Intended as a worldwide source of information on dwarfism and on organizations involved with dwarfism. A project of Nick Koonce and Brian Kline.
LPs Health Site
A Web resource devoted to keeping LPs healthy. Includes male and femaleweight charts, diets, exercise regimes, and information about alternative therapies.
Directory of Parent Centers
A state-by-state resource from the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Where to go in order to get your child the help she or he needs.
Genetic Alliance
The Genetic Alliance, formerly the Alliance of Genetic Support Groups,Inc., is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization founded in 1986 as a national coalition of consumers, professionals and genetic support groups to voice the common concerns of children, adults and families living with, and at risk for, genetic conditions.
Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia Support Group
This condition is also known as Fairbank's disease.
Jeune's Syndrome Information/Support Network
"Jeune's Syndrome is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder of the thoracic bone structure. Major features include a small thoracic cage,shortened bones of the arms and legs, and renal dysfunction."
Healthlink USA
"Free links to 1000's of health sites, 100's of health topics, featuring treatment, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, support groups, e-mail lists, personal stories, etc. Updated regularly."
International Clearing house for Birth Defects Monitoring Systems
Dedicated to the sharing of data, news, and views on congenital malformations, monitoring, research, and prevention.
SED/SMD/Kniest Support Group
"This web site is designed to provide information about these medical conditions in clear and understandable English. Its purpose is to give people with these rare skeletal dysplasias support, information, and tools to do their own research."
Los Angeles Breakers
Founded in 1986 through the Dwarf Athletic Association of America, the Breakers comprise athletes between two-foot-eight and four-foot-eleven, male and female.
Little People Global
The only agency to specialise in dwarf talent, Little People Global can help you find the right talent for your film, TV commercial,advertisement or promotional event." Based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
LITTLEPeopleMeet.com
LITTLEPeopleMeet.com has been designed to provide a simple and fun atmosphere for singles. Meet other singles in your city or on the other side of the world. Using our easy to use search features and our leading edge website technology, meeting other singles has never been easier.
Morquio's Parent Support Group
For families affected by Morquio's syndrome.
Mini-Hoops Basketball
"Featuring the Canadian Half-Pints Miniature Basketball Team." The emphasis is on education and self-esteem; offers a "Don't Tease" program for kids.
MPS Forum Dot Com
The forum is an informational site for families caring for a special-needs child, specifically those with MPS(mucopolysaccharidoses) and ML (mucolipidoses) disorders.
On a Roll Radio
Talk radio on life and disability, hosted by Greg Smith. "On a RollRadio" is broadcast on Sundays at 9:05 p.m. EST. If your computer is outfitted with RealPlayer, you can listen to it on the Web.
Diastrophic Dysplasia
Help and resources for one of the most common forms of dwarfism. Page created by Vita Gagne. Includes the newsletter Diastrophic Dynamics, edited by Vita and Mary Carten.
Primordial Dwarfism
An online guide to this rare form of dwarfism.
Progeria Research Foundation
This premature-aging condition is also a form of dwarfism.
Danny Black's Dwarfism Pages
Vast quantities of dwarfism-related information.
Short Persons Support
A wealth of information -- news articles, a library, even a list of famous short people throughout history. Not particularly geared toward dwarfs or dwarfism (the editor, Steven Goldsmith, says he's five-foot-two), but useful nevertheless.
The Tiny Trotters
Another fundraising LP basketball team.
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM)
A service of the National Center for Biotechnology Information, OMIM can be searched by keyword. It contains a wealth of information on dwarfism and other genetic conditions.