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LPA Medical Resource Center
Trusted national medical guidance and links for individuals, parents, and healthcare teams.
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LPA District 1 · Resource Directory
Practical resources for every stage of life
Whether you are preparing for a specialist appointment, setting up a kindergarten classroom, adapting your kitchen at home, or applying for college scholarships, these verified resources are here to support you and your family across New England.
Healthcare
Health & medical care
Explore eight New England hospital genetics and skeletal health programs across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, alongside guidance from the LPA Medical Advisory Board.
Education
Schools & educators
Help students thrive with LPA’s classroom accommodations guide, educator letter templates, respectful terminology FAQs, and book recommendations.
Independent Living
Everyday life & home adaptations
Discover practical ideas for comfortable, independent living—from step stools and light-switch extenders to home modifications and adaptive driving equipment.
Scholarships & Grants
Scholarships & financial grants
Review official national LPA programs for college and vocational scholarships, first-time national conference travel grants, and the G.O.A.L. medical assistance grant.
Official LPA Guides & Directories
Featured medical, school, everyday & scholarship guides
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LPA Medical Advisory Board
Meet the specialists on LPA’s Medical Advisory Board who help guide clinical care standards for skeletal dysplasias.
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LPA Regional Skeletal Dysplasia Programs
The national directory of skeletal dysplasia programs, including notes on Medical Advisory Board affiliation.
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everyday life
Home Modifications
Practical ideas for making kitchens, bathrooms, doorways, and living spaces comfortable and reachable.
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everyday life
Adaptive Products
Everyday tools, step stools, reachers, and driving adaptations that support independence at home and on the road.
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educators
Educational Toolkit
Welcoming resources for teachers and schools, including sample letters, videos, and classroom book suggestions.
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educators
Dwarfism and Terminology FAQ
Clear, respectful answers to common questions about dwarfism and everyday terminology.
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financial
College and Vocational Scholarships
National scholarship opportunities supporting students of short stature and family members pursuing higher education.
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Assistance Grants
Official national assistance grants—including first-time conference travel grants and the G.O.A.L. program.
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Source checked: Oct 2026
Sources & further reading
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