(BILINGUAL) National. 69 chapters. Founded 1957. Provides mutual support to people of short stature (4 ft. 10 inches and under) and their families. Information on physical and developmental concerns, employment, education, disability rights, medical issues, adaptive devices, etc. Newsletter. Provides educational scholarships and medical assistance grants, access to medical advisory board and assistance in adoption. Local, regional and national conferences and athletic events. Online chatroom and e-mail listserv. Dues $55/yr.; 20/yr. (seniors); $750 (lifetime).

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Little People of America

250 El Camino Real, Suite 201

Tustin, CA 92780

Voice: 1-888-572-2001 or 714-368-3689

Fax: 714-368-3367

Website: http://www.lpaonline.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/little-people-of-america/170567479523

E-mail: info@lpaonline.org

Verified: 7/2/2012

National. 31 chapters. Founded 1965. Local groups provide members the opportunity to meet other parents of children with growth-related disorders. Mutual sharing of problems, research and public education. Monthly and quarterly newsletter. Parent-to-parent support and networking program. Annual conference. Also offers internet support list for parents and adults.

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Human Growth Foundation

997 Glen Cove Ave., Ste 5

Glen Head, NY 11545-1564

Voice: 1-800-451-6434

Fax: 516-671-4055

Website: http://www.hgfound.org

E-mail: hgf1@hgfound.org

Verified: 4/3/2012

National network. Founded 1989. Provides public education and networking for families of children with growth-related disorders. MAGIC Foundation has 11 divisions including: growth hormone deficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Turner's syndrome, precocious puberty, McCune Albright syndrome, panhypopituitarism, adult growth hormone deficiency, Russell Silver Syndrome, thyroid disorders, chronic renal insufficiencies and septo optic dysplasia. Information and referrals, phone support, pen pals, annual convention and conferences. Newsletters for children and adults.

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The MAGIC Foundation

6645 W. North Ave.

Oak Park, IL 60302

Voice: 1-800-362-4423 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm CST)

Fax: 708-383-0899

Website: http://www.magicfoundation.org

E-mail: mary@magicfoundation.org

Verified: 7/17/2012

National network of MAGIC. Founded 1989. Network and exchange of information for families of children with growth hormone deficiency disorders. Information and referrals, phone support, pen pals, conferences, literature, annual convention and membership newsletter $35 (US); $40 (Canada); $45 (overseas).

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Growth Hormone Deficiency Support Network, c/oThe MAGIC Foundation

6645 W. North Ave.

Oak Park, IL 60302

Voice: 1-800-362-4423 or 708-383-0808 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm CST)

Fax: 708-383-0899

Website: http://www.magicfoundation.org

E-mail: mary@magicfoundation.org

Verified: 7/17/2012

National network. Founded 1989. Provides public education and networking for adults with growth-related disorders. Information and referrals, phone support, pen pals, annual convention and conferences. Newsletter.

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c/o The MAGIC Foundation

6645 W. North Ave.

Oak Park, IL 60302

Voice: 1-800-362-4423

Fax: 708-383-0899

Website: http://www.magicfoundation.org

E-mail: mary@magicfoundation.org

Verified: 7/17/2012