NEW YORK (WPIX) -
The Little People of America's Convention is invading New York City for the first time ever in the organization's 52-year history.
Nearly 3,000 members and their families will come to town Saturday to attend the week-long event at the Marriott in downtown Brooklyn. The hotel, located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, is slated to make a few adjustments for its guests, such as lowering the check-in desk in the lobby and bring in high stools at the bar. Amenities in the rooms have also been adjusted.
Participants will range in height from two feet to 4-foot-10 inches and come from 18 countries. The convention will consist of several workshops, including medical clinics and a banquet.
LPA is a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people with dwarfism. It's main mission is to provide members with social interaction, parents and peers support, medical support and education, scholarships and grants.
The organizations members range from newborns to senior citizens, little people and average height people.
Nearly 3,000 members and their families will come to town Saturday to attend the week-long event at the Marriott in downtown Brooklyn. The hotel, located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, is slated to make a few adjustments for its guests, such as lowering the check-in desk in the lobby and bring in high stools at the bar. Amenities in the rooms have also been adjusted.
Participants will range in height from two feet to 4-foot-10 inches and come from 18 countries. The convention will consist of several workshops, including medical clinics and a banquet.
LPA is a national non-profit organization that provides support and information to people with dwarfism. It's main mission is to provide members with social interaction, parents and peers support, medical support and education, scholarships and grants.
The organizations members range from newborns to senior citizens, little people and average height people.
