Little People of America

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Roloffs
gptkbp:advocates_for equal rights
promotes awareness and acceptance of dwarfism
gptkbp:annual_event gptkb:conference
gptkbp:charity_work recognized by the IRS
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:conducts workshops
gptkbp:dedicated_to empowering individuals with dwarfism
gptkbp:encourages self-advocacy
gptkbp:engages_in community outreach
gptkbp:focuses_on youth empowerment
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1957
gptkbp:founder L. M. (Lynn) Mc Carty
gptkbp:has_history gptkb:community_service
gptkbp:has_mission educate the public about dwarfism
gptkbp:has_social_media on multiple platforms
gptkbp:has_website www.lpaonline.org
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:hosts youth programs
social events
educational seminars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Little People of America
gptkbp:is_a_source_of community support
gptkbp:is_involved_in research funding
legislative advocacy
public speaking engagements
international advocacy
gptkbp:is_known_for its advocacy work
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_National_Organization_of_Dwarfs
gptkbp:members gptkb:Dwarfism_Advocacy_Network
comprised of members with dwarfism
gptkbp:membership over 6,000 members
gptkbp:mission to provide support and information to individuals with dwarfism
to improve the quality of life for people with dwarfism
gptkbp:number_of_books multiple states
gptkbp:offers gptkb:Educational_Institution
scholarships
resources for educators
camps for children
family support services
peer support
gptkbp:partnerships other disability organizations
gptkbp:promotes positive body image
gptkbp:provides mentorship programs
networking opportunities
legal resources
resources for families
information on dwarfism
information on health issues related to dwarfism
gptkbp:publishes gptkb:newspaper
The LPA Newsletter
gptkbp:supports research on dwarfism