Little People of America, Inc.

General Organizational Information
Organization Name: 
Little People of America, Inc.
Organization Acronym: 
LPA
Year Established: 
2009
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Brochure: 
Mission Statement: 
Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), will assist dwarfs with their physical and developmental concerns resulting from short stature. By providing medical, environmental, educational, vocational, and parental guidance, short-statured individuals and their families may enhance their lives and lifestyles with minimal limitations. Through peer support and personal example, our members will be supportive of all those who reach out to LPA. Lastly, by networking with national and international growth-related and genetic-support groups, LPA will enhance knowledge and support of short-statured individuals.
Status of organization: 
Incorporated non-profit
Professional/Medical Board?: 
Yes
501(c)3 Status?: 
No
Paid staff?: 
Yes
Board of Directors?: 
No
Serves the following conditions
Diseases: 
Achondroplasia
Organizational Contact Information
Title: 
Senior Vice President
Degree: 
MHS
First Name: 
Cara
Middle Initial: 
M
Last Name: 
Egan
Address: 
320 Richey Avenue
Collingswood, NJ, 08107
Phone: 
+1 267 240 5598
Toll Free Number: 
+1 888 5702001
Resources and Services Provided
Languages spoken: 
English
Spanish
Printed materials available in: 
English
Information provided for: 
Affected individuals
Health care professionals
Care providers
Families of affected individuals
The public
Teachers
Legislators
Media
Students
Researchers
Range of services include: 
Referrals to local chapter or group
Referrals to matching individuals/families
Help with adoption or placement
Medical referrals
Rehabilitation resource referrals
Peer support
Referrals for non-medical services
Financial referrals
Non-medical services
Peer-to-peer counseling
Awareness programs
Political action
Telephone helpline
Genetic information
Speakers
Adoption
Advocacy
Educational materials include: 
Pamphlet(s)
Booklet(s)
Newsletter
Website
Conferences/workshops for: 
Affected individuals and/or families
Professionals
Financial assistance for: 
Medical care
Transportation
Scholarships
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
#80146
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW - Suite 404
Washington, DC 20008-2369
Tel: 202.966.5557 Fax: 202.966.8553
info@geneticalliance.org