About LPA District 1 · New England
Across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, LPA District 1 brings together people of short stature, parents, and families—offering peer support, regional gatherings, hospital and school resources, and a welcoming New England community.
National Organization
A national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1957 to support individuals with dwarfism and their families.
Little People of America (LPA) began in 1957 when actor Billy Barty and 20 others gathered in Reno, Nevada, to build a community rooted in peer support, dignity, and fellowship. Today, LPA is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to individuals of short stature and their families.
Through 13 regional districts across the United States, a distinguished Medical Advisory Board, parent and educator toolkits, college scholarships, and assistance grants, LPA supports members at every stage of life.
District 1 Coverage
Serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
District 1 encompasses all six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Households in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island connect directly through the District 1 regional network, while the Patriot Chapter (Chapter 68) serves members and families across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont alongside District 1 leadership.
Over the decades, New England has also proudly hosted three national LPA conferences in Massachusetts—in Boston (1983 and 2016) and in Danvers (2003).
Current Leadership
Meet the elected volunteer leaders serving District 1 and the Patriot Chapter across New England.
District 1 is led by dedicated volunteer officers who coordinate regional gatherings, welcome new families, publish district communications, and connect members across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Historical Archive
Honoring the verified leaders and pioneers who built Little People of America and our regional community.
Our permanent leadership archive preserves verified historical records of former officers and organizational founders. As current officers complete their terms of service, their records transition into this archive so their contributions remain documented.
Verified District 1 Officers
District 1 and local chapter officers are elected volunteers serving members and families across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Serving as the official Little People of America District 1 Director for New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine). Reach out to Barb with questions about regional gatherings, community connections, or getting involved in District 1.
Only verified historical leadership records are published below. Former District 1 directors and chapter officers can be added or transitioned directly from the District 1 Admin Dashboard as historical records are verified.
In 1957, Billy Barty and 20 others gathered in Reno, Nevada to create Little People of America.
Contributions: Founded the national organization that today serves thousands of members across 13 regional districts, including District 1 in New England.
In 2004, the LPA Archive began its permanent collection with the personal papers of Lee Kitchens.
Contributions: Guided LPA’s early national growth and preserved historical documentation for future generations.
