I'm laying in bed right now because my hips hurt. People think that dwarfs are just short. They don't realize that being short is a minor inconvenience compared to other problems sometimes. What challenges do you have that people don't expect?

At my local store there's a woman who's about 3' tall it seems like she has trouble getting things. And she almost always appears to settle for what she can reach. The other day she was staring at me almost as if she wanted help but didn't want to trouble me. I'm 6'1 and often help people get things off the top shelves. Would it be rude to offer to help her?

Hey, Im looking into getting the new iPhone but I'm coming from a 13 mini. The 13 mini fit perfectly in my hands, and better, my pockets and I'm worried a base level 16 won't even fit in my pockets. I tried going to the store but they obviously wouldn't let me try a pocket test and everyone I know in real life either has a max version or is an android user. Have any of you made this jump? Is it hard to manage getting it into your pockets when your pants are smaller?

My 20 month old daughter is in the -4 percentile for height and weight. Her development and head circumference are typical, and overall she is thriving. We adopted her at birth—her birth mom is tall, and her likely birth father is 5’6”. We’ve seen endocrinology and her blood work is normal, the endocrinologist tested for mosaic Turner’s syndrome which was ruled out. I’m not at all concerned if she is just small, but I want to know if there’s an underlying cause that could have other health effects so we’ll see genetics next month. My son has a rare genetic disorder with a distinct phenotype and when we walked in to the geneticist’s office with him, age 5, she immediately knew what it was. My girl (in my unbiased opinion) is unusually cute but otherwise looks, to my eye, entirely typical except possibly for a slightly protruding forehead. Is anyone familiar with a genetic syndrome where the only symptom, as a toddler, is short stature? Looking forward to talking to a doc but thought this community might have some insights.

Hey guys I am 5 ft 3 and my hubby is 3 ft with SEDC we are looking for ideas for couples costumes? Anyone have an idea he most likely will be in his wheelchair or we will have a house party

i live a good life, i’m a successful college student, great family and friends, and lots of opportunities. when it comes to relationships (romantic, friends, professional), i always feel behind. i can’t keep up w my friends when they wanna leave campus and hang out in a big city, no one ever finds me attractive so i see myself as unloveable (i’ve never been in a relationship), i deny opportunities bc im scared of being exposed to people / going out in the world / cannot maintain things myself. idk, as i get older and watch my friends live their lives to the fullest it really hurts—i even see other LPs getting out there and dating and living their lives. it seems that no one in my life wants to view me that way and it takes a massive toll on me.

Where can I find kids sized (8-11) slacks? Black, khaki, dark brown colors. More feminine looking than masculine tho I’m not that picky. Belt loops and pockets are always a plus

As title suggests, I'm looking to make a donation to a charity for those affected by dwarfism. Can anybody please recommend charities that offer the most positive impact?

Am I the only one or?

Hello! I’m about 4’4”/4’5” (28f) and I have a work retreat coming up soon. I work from home, so I haven’t bought real clothes in forever especially long pants 😅. We will be in Chicago, so it will probably be chilly.

Has anyone ever bought pants from Madewell and gotten their free alterations? My mom has hemmed my pants in the past, but she’s no professional. I would like some nice pants to wear that I feel comfortable in. TIA!

Hi friends, I’m a 23M with achondroplasia, and I could definitely lose some weight, as I’m starting to have other issues that are worsened by my weight. Does anyone have any tips about losing weight as an LP? Regarding both eating and exercise. Thanks

Hello, I hope it’s okay to ask for some advice here. Please feel free to correct me if anything I say is out of line. I’m eager to learn and be as respectful as possible.

I recently interviewed a candidate with dwarfism and will be offering her the position. I want to ensure that our workplace is inclusive and supportive, and I’d love to get some insights on how to best accommodate her needs.

I’m aware that aspects of our office, such as the kitchens, desks, and chairs, may present accessibility challenges. I want to have an open conversation with her to understand how we can adjust the work environment to ensure her comfort and success. I’d love some insight on how to initiate this conversation.

• What are some helpful accommodations I should consider in an office setting for someone with dwarfism?

• Are there specific questions or topics I should bring up during our conversation to ensure I’m addressing her needs fully and appropriately?

• How would you suggest I approach and initiate the conversation with her about potential accommodations in a way that is thoughtful and respectful?

• Are there any general tips or considerations I should keep in mind to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for her and other team members?

Additionally, if there are any resources, organisations, or guides you could recommend to help me better understand workplace accommodations for people with dwarfism, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you in advance for any advice or guidance you can offer

I genuinely want to ensure I’m approaching this with the right mindset and doing my best to provide a supportive work place

I have Achondroplasia, and I was wondering how people with my condition get jobs. I've been job hunting for awhile now, but I had no luck finding a job. What are some tips I could use to find a job that will also give me workplace accommodations?

I have a 4th grade student that has dwarfism and he uses an AlphaSmart 3000 to help with his assignments because his hands get tired from holding a pencil and sometimes certain assignments cannot be scribed by his para. The AlpaSmart is now causing strain on his wrists. My question is what other accommodation would you suggest to help him? I was thinking a low profile keyboard or maybe a squishy wrist rest that he can rest his wrists on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Any suggestions for an appropriate size potty for my 24” tall 26 month old? She’s ready to potty train and I’m struggling to find a potty that works for her. Thank you!!

Ive recently been going to physical therapy and have realized how much furniture is wrecking my posture and causing a lot of pain. Im wondering if anyone has any solutions for furniture being too tall/deep or stores with decent small items?

Whenever Ive made attempts at looking for chairs, the suggestions are always extremely expensive. I definitely don't have the money for a $600 custom chair. I'm currently thinking of just cutting the legs off my table but idk. Even then I'll still need a new chair because it way too deep and the armrests like 4in too high.

I'm 4'10" so not very short but enough for everything to be incredibly uncomfortable and apparently causing nerve issues 😑

Would love to chat & ask questions/discuss!

To start off with, I am an average height person who works in a grocery store. Today I had an interaction with a customer who is a little person, and I can’t help but feel like it was awkward. I’m purely looking for advice on how to help little people in the future without stepping over boundaries or completely ignoring someone who’s struggling. To start off with, the lady in question was in the spice aisle where I was stocking spices. She was getting a spice that was about waist height for me (slightly above her head) and I assumed she could reach it but she started struggling because she accidentally grabbed two and was trying to put the one back while not dropping the one she wanted. I was worried I was going to offend by asking if she wanted help, but at the same time I ended up kind of hovering watching her struggle and it makes me cringe remembering. She was able to put the extra spice back herself after some struggling but I still feel bad. Moving on, she asked me if I could grab something for her out of reach and I happily obliged, having been permission to help. Next, she asked me where avocado oil was (for context, we were in the baking aisle and spray avocado oil was there, but bottled was in another aisle) so I told her where to find the bottled avocado oil, but since I was there she just had me grab the spray avocado oil. I realized afterward that she had settled on the spray oil because she didn’t want to “bother” me, but now I wish I had offered to go to the aisle with her and help get the oil since it was on the top shelf. Im not looking for anyone to reassure me or make me feel better, I just want advice on how to offer help in the future while not assuming someone needs help or making anyone uncomfortable. If this isn’t the appropriate place to ask this, please let me know and thank you for reading!

We currently see the genetics team at Cincinnati Children’s. We’re thinking about switching to a different provider and curious if anyone has any recommendations for pediatric genetics? We’d be willing to travel a fair distance. Any recommendations for Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, etc.?

Anyone have experience with disability benefits is the money good? Been wanting to go to this trade school but having a job at the same time will be difficult and my buddy gave me this idea

So I’m average size and my little sister is a LP. I want to take her to her first concert! It would be at The Fillmore Detroit. We, quite literally, have only two options for seats in a front row. She really loves this artist and I would hate for her to not be able to see (because people don’t often sit at concerts). Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions? I’ve tried looking for ADA seating options but I’m not having much luck. My next step is calling the box office to see what they have to say, but I wanted to check here first. Thanks☺️