Join & Participate · LPA District 1
Get Involved in LPA District 1
District 1 thrives because of the individuals, parents, and families across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine who share their time, experience, and hospitality. Here is how you can participate.
LPA Membership
1. Become a Member of Little People of America
Membership connects your household with both national LPA benefits and District 1 regional programs.
Little People of America welcomes individuals of short stature, parents, grandparents, siblings, and supportive professionals. When you join or renew through national LPA and reside in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, or Maine, your household is automatically part of District 1.
Active membership supports parent mentorship, medical advisory resources, educational advocacy, college scholarships, and regional conference grants.
District 1 & Patriot Chapter
2. Participate in District 1 & Local Gatherings
Connect with neighbors across our six New England states throughout the year.
Whether you attend a District 1 regional weekend, join a Patriot Chapter (Chapter 68 — ME, NH, VT) social meetup, or subscribe to our District 1 newsletter, showing up is the best way to build lasting connections.
New families are encouraged to reach out before their first gathering so our officers can introduce you to other families nearby.
Volunteer With Us
3. Volunteer Your Talents in New England
Every District 1 gathering and initiative is powered by community volunteers.
There are many ways to help—whether you have an hour to welcome families at a regional registration table, want to help plan youth and teen activities, can share parent-to-parent encouragement, or are interested in serving as a chapter or district officer.
- Regional Event Planning: Help choose accessible venues, coordinate hospitality, or organize youth and teen programming.
- New Family Welcome: Offer a friendly hello to parents and individuals attending their first New England gathering.
- Communications & Archives: Contribute verified photos, past regional programs, or newsletter updates.
- District & Chapter Leadership: Learn about serving as an officer in District 1 or the Patriot Chapter.
Community Resources & National Links
4. Share & Access Trusted Resources
Bring verified LPA resources to your local hospital, school, or community.
Help raise awareness and build accessible spaces in your hometown by sharing LPA’s Educational Toolkit with local teachers, connecting families with New England’s eight pediatric genetics and skeletal health programs, and linking directly to national LPA.