The National Organization of Short Statured Adults or NOSSA is a non-profit organization of men 5 foot 7 inches or 170cm and below and women 5 foot 2 inches or 157cm and below in height. NOSSA is a united organization of short men and women from around the globe, promoting the message of self-empowerment for all of its members, providing a supportive environment in which to share experiences, and committed to opposing heightism in society.
-The organization disseminates knowledge pertaining to the sociological, psychological, legal, medical, and physiological aspects of short stature as it becomes known.
-We encourage research by responsible professionals concerning the above aspects of short stature.
-NOSSA promotes the acceptance of people of short stature in society.
-Serves as a forum in which important problems affecting short statured adults can be openly discussed in a climate
unbiased by imposed aesthetic standards and in which solutions to these problems can be discovered and acted upon.
-Assists children and young adults who are affected by heightism.
-Works toward demanding equal opportunity for short statured adults wherever obstacles and discrimination exist.
What NOSSA is not
NOSSA is not a political organization. Our members have varied political and religious beliefs.
NOSSA does not promote a 'victim mentality'. We encourage all of our members to take responsiblity for their own lives and remind them that although we can not always control our circumstances in life, we can always control our response.
NOSSA will not tolerate prejudice and hate directed at any human being.
•Did you know? There is an organization for tall people that was founded in 1938. The organization has over 3,000 members from all over the world. So why shouldn't there be an organization for short people?
NOSSA Promotes Size Acceptance. We believe that there is nothing wrong with being physically small. There is however, something wrong with looking down on yourself or prejudging others who are short. We find it most deplorable when height discrimination manifests out of this attitude.
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