The Dwarf Sports Association UK (DSAUK) aims to "make regular sporting opportunities accessible and enjoyable to ... everyone of
restricted growth in the United Kingdom". The association was founded by Arthur Dean and fellow members of the
Restricted Growth Association (RGA) at the October 1993 RGA Annual Conference.
This followed Dean's participation in the first
World Dwarf Games in Chicago, organised by the
Dwarf Athletic Association of America
The Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA) is an American athletic organization that sponsors and organizes athletic events for people with dwarfism.
History
Founded in 1985, the DAAA's purpose is to develop, promote, and provide little peo ...
(DAAA). In 2014 Arthur and Penny Dean were both honoured with
OBEs for their work over many years supporting and developing sport for people with Dwarfism and Restricted growth.
The association has organised the UK National Dwarf Games since 1995. The 2014 event, in Birmingham and Wolverhampton, attracted about 200 athletes.
In 2015 the association launched a national Sport and Physical Activity Survey, with the aim of improving opportunities for people of restricted growth to take part in sporting activities.
See also
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Little People of America
Little People of America (LPA) is a non-profit organization which provides support, resources, and information to individuals with dwarfism and their families.
Founding
LPA was founded in 1957 by actor Billy Barty when he informally called upon p ...
References
External links
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1993 establishments in the United Kingdom
Sports organisations of the United Kingdom
Dwarf sports
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