IDAD HISTORY
In 1957, actor Billy Barty and some of his friends established organization called Little People of America . Today, the organization has 6500 members across the United States. In 2012, LPA wanted to honor Billy Barty, so they created International Dwarfism Awareness Day. They chose the date October 25th because that is the birthdate of Billy Barty, born in 1924.
IDAD
Every year on October 25, International Dwarfism Awareness Day
celebrates little people. Additionally, the day increases recognition for
achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that gives rise to dwarfism.
Dwarfism is characterized by having tiny arms and legs in comparison to the head and trunk. A larger head, weak muscle tone, sleep apnea, and spinal stenosis are also sometimes present. The average height of men with dwarfism is 4 feet, 4 inches. The average height of women with dwarfism is 4 feet, 1 inch. Most people with dwarfism have a final height of 4 feet 10 inches or less.
While some little people still face physical and social barriers, many go on to lead fulfilling and active lives. Numerous people with dwarfism drive, complete their education, get married, and even have children of their own. There are also many famous people with dwarfism.
Humay ATAYEVA,
3 rd Year Student of the Faculty of
International Journalism of the
Institute of International Relations of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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