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International Dwarfism Awareness Day

Every year on October 25, we celebrate the lives, dignity, and achievements of people with dwarfism. Observed every October 25, International Dwarfism Awareness Day honors the birthday of actor and advocate Billy Barty, who founded Little People of America in 1957. The day invites everyone to challenge stereotypes, remove barriers, and recognize the full and active lives people with dwarfism lead.

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Founded in 2012 by Little People of America to honor the birthday of its founder, actor Billy Barty (born October 25, 1924)
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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Learn About Achondroplasia

Spend time learning how achondroplasia and other forms of dwarfism develop, and what daily life is like for people with short stature. Understanding the facts is the first step toward replacing stereotypes with respect.

WITH FRIENDS

Talk About Respectful Language

Start an honest conversation with friends about how language shapes dignity, and why person-first, respectful words matter. Share what you have learned about dwarfism so the next generation grows up better informed.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Support and Share

Consider donating to an organization that supports people with dwarfism and their families, such as Little People of America, or take part in a local awareness event. Then spread the word online with #InternationalDwarfismAwarenessDay.

Plan ahead

International Dwarfism Awareness Day is observed on October 25 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sun, Oct 25this year
2027Mon, Oct 25
2028Wed, Oct 25
2029Thu, Oct 25
2030Fri, Oct 25
2031Sat, Oct 25
2032Mon, Oct 25
2033Tue, Oct 25
2034Wed, Oct 25
2035Thu, Oct 25
2036Sat, Oct 25

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Fast facts

About 1In 15,000 to 40,000 births involve dwarfism, and more than 200 different conditions can cause it
Learn about achondroplasia, support an organization like LPA, and share #InternationalDwarfismAwarenessDay

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