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Dalworth Chapter

Little People of America

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Current Dalworth LPA President

Michael C Sheffield

"I am no stranger when it comes to being a member of Little People of America, or LPA. As a member, I have been able to meet a lot LPs and form many friendships along the way. My parents were also happy to see how good I felt after becoming a member. They have benefited along the way from the vast resources of doctors and clothing alterations, to special needs services and support. Most people in this world see being little as a problem or a birth defect, but I can honestly say - I see it as a blessing. I have to say that as I became older, I began to lose interest due to everyone my age leaving and doing their own thing; this is why I have recently decided to take a more active part in helping LPA, so that other kids with this blessing have as much to look forward to as I did. So far, from the last two gatherings, I can see we have a great group of kids coming up, and I would love to be able to offer more to them as they live the life any have before them and present them with many more opportunities than we had as kids. So now with the help of the LPA and the support from our members, I know that we can achieve greatness together. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to call or write me. I really look forward to this opportunity

msheffieldlpa@yahoo.com

Message from the President

Little People of America (LPA) is the largest non-profit organization in the world designed to provide information, social interaction and support for people of short stature caused by one of more than 200 medical conditions broadly classified as dwarfism.

LPA currently consist of sixty-six local chapters across all fifty states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico and these local chapters are divided into fourteen regional districts. LPA is continuously growing with the addition of new chapters as they become necessary to accommodate growing membership needs.

Dalworth (Chapter 2) is the Dallas/Fort Worth based chapter of LPA, which provides membership to people no taller than 4 feet 10 inches, their families, and interested professionals who work with short stature individuals. The Dalworth chapter is a member of District 8 along with four other chapters, which include Houston, New Orleans (Little Cajuns), San Antonio, and West Texas.

The Dalworth chapter is an active chapter with frequent meetings and social gatherings within the local area. Gatherings include such events as pool parties, barbecues, picnics, gatherings at local restaurants, with activities included for both younger and older members alike.

As a member of LPA and the Dalworth chapter, you will receive regular newsletters from the Dalworth chapter and district 8 delivered by postal mail and/or in electronic form by e-mail. Approximately four times a year, members will also receive the national magazine, LPA Today. LPA Today is considered to be perhaps the largest tangible benefit of LPA membership. This magazine includes articles and photos from national and regional events, information about national officers and LPA business, information about upcoming conventions, articles on dwarfism related medical issues, information about dwarfism related products and services, and information about LPA’s many committees, scholarships, and other programs.

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