There are organizations for tall people and organization for little people who have a form of dwarfism. However, until recently there
has been nothing for those individuals who do not have a form of dwarfism but still feel persecuted due to their short stature.
There are a few web sites for short people but they generally provide little information and most are one person efforts.
This had now changed with the creation of the National Organization of Short Statured Adults. Listed below, sorted by degree of content, are Web sites for short people.
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National Organization of Short Statured Adults
A united organization of short men and women from around the globe, committed to opposing heightism in society, providing a supportive environment in which to share experiences, and promoting the message of self-empowerment for all of its members.
Related sites:
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Shorty Stories
A site for people to post "shorty stories," read store reviews, and answer the question of the month.
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Short Guys Rule
Offers Practical Advice for Shorter Men on Dating, Career and Style.
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Short Power
A short man who has struggled with being short for most of his life finds ways to overcome the stigma and become happy and successful. He shares his insights in this blog.
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The Social Complex
A Blog dedicated to the exploration of height bias and discrimination.
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Support Group for Short Statured Boys during the 1970's - Melbourne
This support group is for men who, as short boys, were treated in the 1970's with oxandrolone (an anabolic steroid). The treatments encouraged growth but prematurely closed the growth plates and caused other health side effects.
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ShortPeopleUnite.com
Get your free bumper sticker at this site which encourages short people to unite and fight against the injustices that we face.
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Short People UNITE!
Their campaign is to help people 5' 3" and under to come to terms with their shortness. The site offers six pages of content with some interesting perspectives. Many of the pages use wild color backgrounds making the text very difficult to read.
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Short Is Terrific Club
They want the world to know that it is okay to be short and yes, it is terrific! This site contains two pages of content, one survey, and several solicitations to join. It also pop up many annoying advertisements.
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Biomedical Growth Research Initiative
The aim of the Biomedical Growth Research Initiative is to support
research projects that may lead to safe and effective height increase therapies.