{"id":2006,"date":"2025-02-20T09:45:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T09:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/?page_id=2006"},"modified":"2025-12-10T09:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:35:44","slug":"community-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/community-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"acf-block-67e1400e83d86\" class=\"hero hero-small-title\">\n            <div class=\"hero-background-image hero-background-image-desktop\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/03\/Desktop-1-e1742228264356-2000x696.png);\"><\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"hero-background-image hero-background-image-tablet\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/03\/community_hero_tablet2.png?v=0.81);\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-background-image hero-background-image-mobile\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/03\/community_mobile_hero4.jpg?v=0.81);\"><\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-content\">\n\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <h1>FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY\n<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <p><strong>With diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and firsthand knowledge, the achondroplasia community can help provide support you may be searching for.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67c04c5423e75\" class=\"block quote bg-primary quote-full block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"quote-content\">\n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <p>One aspect of her life just happens to be that she was born with achondroplasia. But this doesn\u2019t define who she is and will be. And this is true for all kids with dwarfism.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <cite>Kelsey, Mother of a child with achondroplasia*  <\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67cf18f97ed8c\" class=\"block split-content full-width-content equal-bias bg-band bg-band-white block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"background-image background-image-desktop image-right\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/03\/Community-desktop.png?v=0.81);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"background-image background-image-mobile mobile-image-top\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/03\/people_mobile_2-1-768x587.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wrapper wrapper-align-bottom\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                            <div class=\"content-block first-block\">\n                                                                                                <h3><\/h3>\n<h3>COMING TOGETHER LOCALLY<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Connect with other families who share and understand your experiences with achondroplasia at a Rising Love event near you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rising Love events create a space for children with achondroplasia and their families to find support, inspiration, and education from within their local community. Whether you\u2019re looking for perspective on approaches to management, stories about overcoming challenges, or conversation about the achondroplasia experience\u2014there\u2019s something for everyone at one of these family-friendly gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>Food will be provided at every event and each family that attends will receive their own copy of <em>Rising Love<\/em> to take home. Get notified about events in your area.<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <p><a class=\"button button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/events\/\" target=\"_self\">Join an Event<\/a><\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"content-block second-block\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                            \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b84528747a8\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-primary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom block-remove-bottom-padding\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-67b84528749e0\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <h3 style=\"text-align: center;color: #47ef98\">Sharing inspirational stories<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">With every story, understanding is spreading and the community is growing stronger. See how others are showing the world what it means to thrive with achondroplasia.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b846b98c73e\" class=\"block split-content equal-bias bg-band bg-band-primary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                <div class=\"content-block first-block\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    <figure>\n                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/image-7.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"Photo of woman holding baby above head\" \/>                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"content-block second-block\">\n                                                                                                <h4><span style=\"color: #47ef98\">Meet Diego and his mom, Sela<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When Diego was born, Sela felt scared and had a lot of questions. Luckily, she found an experienced team that gave her the confidence that Diego was receiving the best care.<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <p><a class=\"button modal-video permitted button-arrow external_link\" href=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1060248045\">Watch the video<\/a><\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b846b98c73e\" class=\"block split-content equal-bias bg-band bg-band-primary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                <div class=\"content-block first-block\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    <figure>\n                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/image-6.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"Photo of woman holding a child with Achondroplasia close to her face and smiling\" \/>                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"content-block second-block\">\n                                                                                                <h4><span style=\"color: #47ef98\">Meet Raegan and her mom, Raechel<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Raegan has a larger-than-life personality and loves to laugh. Her mother, Raechel, is a planner who always has an eye on the big picture. See how their community helped them find belonging and understanding.<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <p><a class=\"button modal-video permitted button-arrow external_link\" href=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1065678412\">Watch the video<\/a><\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b846b98c73e\" class=\"block split-content equal-bias bg-band bg-band-primary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                <div class=\"content-block first-block\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    <figure>\n                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/image-5.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"Photo of woman holding child at her chest\" \/>                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"content-block second-block\">\n                                                                                                <h4><span style=\"color: #47ef98\">Meet Jackson and his mom, Lisa<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Jackson\u2019s a snowboarder, swimmer, and advocate. His mom, a pediatric occupational therapist, was able to use her expertise to guide her search for answers. By following Jackson\u2019s lead, Lisa and his family help him flex his muscles and crush misconceptions about what a child with achondroplasia can really do.<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <p><a class=\"button modal-video permitted button-arrow external_link\" href=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1065678400\">Watch the video<\/a><\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b846b98c73e\" class=\"block split-content equal-bias bg-band bg-band-primary block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\" data-muted-autoplay=\"false\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t                                                                <div class=\"content-block first-block\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                    <figure>\n                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/image-4.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"Photo of a teenager with Achondroplasia\" \/>                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/figure>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"content-block second-block\">\n                                                                                                <h4><span style=\"color: #47ef98\">Meet Angel<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Angel is a typical teenager who is learning to embrace his independence and chart his own path forward with the support of his parents.<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <p><a class=\"button modal-video permitted button-arrow external_link\" href=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1060248011\">Watch the video<\/a><\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b8518276d59\" class=\"block wrapped-content bg-band bg-band-white block-tight-top block-zero-bottom block-remove-bottom-padding\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n                \n<div id=\"acf-block-67b8518276fa9\" class=\"block-wysiwyg\">\n            <h3>Finding advocacy<\/h3>\n<p>The following advocacy groups are listed to provide support for you and your family along the achondroplasia journey. BioMarin is not responsible for the content and conduct of these organizations.<\/p>\n<p>From online communities to local groups and national organizations, there\u2019s an expansive network of support within the achondroplasia community.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9ed841\" class=\"block boxed-content block-zero-top block-zero-bottom boxed-content-white\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9edcb7\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n            <div class=\"image-block small\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/the-chandler-project-Logo-1.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"The Chandler Project logo\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>The Chandler Project\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>The Chandler Project was created to provide a safe space for those affected by achondroplasia and other skeletal dysplasias. It\u2019s a place to connect with families like yours to learn more about current and ongoing research for managing achondroplasia and other skeletal dysplasias.<\/p>\n                                            <p><a class=\"button button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/thechandlerproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chandler Project<\/a><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9ed841\" class=\"block boxed-content boxed-content-white\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9edcb7\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n            <div class=\"image-block small\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/the-chandler-project-Logo-1-2-e1742234177647.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"Growing Stronger logo\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Growing stronger\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>Growing Stronger\u2019s mission is to improve the quality of medical care for little people through supporting research. It provides information and resources that may help guide some of the conversations with your child\u2019s healthcare team.<\/p>\n                                            <p><a class=\"button button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/growingstronger.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Growing stronger<\/a><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9ed841\" class=\"block boxed-content boxed-content-white\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9edcb7\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n            <div class=\"image-block small\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/the-chandler-project-Logo-1-3-e1742234193720.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"Little Legs Big Heart logo\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Little Legs Big Heart\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>The Little Legs Big Heart Foundation is on a mission to empower and uplift individuals living with skeletal dysplasia and their families, redefining inclusivity and acceptance for the skeletal dysplasia community and encouraging them to resiliently live life beyond height.<\/p>\n                                            <p><a class=\"button button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/littlelegsbigheartfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Little legs big heart<\/a><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9ed841\" class=\"block boxed-content block-zero-bottom boxed-content-white\">\n\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div id=\"acf-block-67b851f9edcb7\" class=\"image-text-block content-align-center block-zero-top block-zero-bottom\">\n            <div class=\"image-block small\">\n            <figure>\n                <div class=\"image image-rounded\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/achondroplasia.biomarin.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/02\/the-chandler-project-Logo-1-4-e1742234222589.png?v=0.81\" alt=\"Little People of America logo\" \/>                <\/div>\n            <\/figure>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content-block\">\n                    <h3>Little People of America\n<\/h3>\n                            <p>Little People of America (LPA) has been a source of connection, support, advocacy, and information for people and families living with various kinds of dwarfism. It has been instrumental in elevating and celebrating little people everywhere, and advocating for disability rights and inclusion.<\/p>\n                                            <p><a class=\"button button-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lpaonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Little people of America<\/a><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-67bd6f750240c\" class=\"block clinic-finder\" data-nonce=\"d453c16736\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"clinic-intro\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span>FIND SPECIALIZED CARE FOR YOUR CHILD<\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <p>Healthcare professionals are a vital part of the achondroplasia community. They help support healthy development and are a valuable source of knowledge. However, achondroplasia is rare, so it may be difficult to find doctors with the experience you need. <span>Feel confident you&#8217;re finding specialized care for your child.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tabbed-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clinic-finder-form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <p>Locate healthcare providers in your area who have experience caring for children with achondroplasia.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"form-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"linear-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"clinic-finder-address\" type=\"text\" class=\"text google-places-autocomplete\" placeholder=\"Enter an address\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<select id=\"clinic-finder-radius\" class=\"text text-short\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"10\">Within 10 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"20\">Within 20 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"30\">Within 30 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"40\">Within 40 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"50\">Within 50 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"100\">Within 100 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"250\">Within 250 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"300\">Within 300 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option value=\"500\">Within 500 miles<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" class=\"button\" value=\"Search\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                        <div class=\"footnote\">\n                                            <em>Search results are not comprehensive and do not reflect any endorsement or certifications from BioMarin. <\/br>This directory is available for any healthcare provider who chooses to be listed and may not reflect all healthcare professionals in your area.<\/em>                                        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"no-results\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <p>There are no clinics available within the distance you specified. You can expand your search area, or search for a different location instead.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"results\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clinic-load-more\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <p><a class=\"button button-ghost\" href=\"#\">Load more<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n                            \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"clinic-finder-terms-modal\" class=\"clinic-finder-terms white-popup-block mfp-hide\">\n\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t<p><a class=\"modal-close\" href=\"#\">Close terms<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t    <h1>Terms &amp; Conditions<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> This Achondroplasia Doctor Finder provides information about healthcare professionals not affiliated with BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. 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