• Special discounts on approved products and services from generous friends of the organization.
• Emergency Assistance program for members in need of food, shelter, or crisis intervention.
• Job Referall Assistance.
• Free Copy of the outstanding book, Beyond Measure by Ellen Frankel.
• You will bring more attention to the specific needs of short statured adults with your membership in NOSSA.
Notice: NOSSA is a 501(c)(4) not for profit corporation. Contributions or gifts to National Organization Of Short Statured Adults, Inc. are not deductible as charitable contributions for U.S. Federal income tax purposes.
To Join NOSSA as a regular voting member, send a check or money order for $25.00 (USD) made payable to National Organization Of Short Statured Adults, Inc. along with your name, address, telephone, and e-mail address to:
NOSSA Church Street Station PO Box 1187 New York, New York 10008-1187
If you are currently receiving unemployment or disability benefits or if you are on a bona-fide public assistance program or if you have been diagnosed with a growth disorder, you may request a waiver of dues. Contact us here for more information on waivers. Waivers are good for one year and must be approved annually. Annual dues for regular voting members are only $25.00 (USD) per year. If you need help you can always call us at 1-888-NOSSA-EZ (1-888-667-7239).
Listing your height or providing proof of height is not required. Anonymous membership is available. Email us here for more information. NOSSA reserves the right to reject certain applicants who do not meet our eligibility criteria.To review our privacy policy click here. If you need help, contact us by clicking here. We are strictly looking for good people who are sincere about standing up for short statured people and against all forms of heightism.
Do you have a medical diagnosis of dwarfism or another form of short stature? Are you a family member of a person diagnosed with dwarfism or another form of short stature? You may be interested in Little People of America. www.lpaonline.org NOSSA proudly supports the work of the members of Little People of America.
You may verify our tax-exempt status and obtain a charity report through Guidestar by clicking here.
Refund Policy If you later decide that you would like to cancel your membership with us - NOSSA will provide a full refund of any dues paid if the refund request is received within 30 days of your application for membership. After 30 days have elapsed we cannot provide any refunds of dues. Dues are non-refundable after 30 days.
If you would prefer to join online, click the Donate button to join NOSSA online through the PayPal website or to renew your membership. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone, and email with your submission. $1.00 Paypal fee is added for online transactions.
All regular paid members who have joined NOSSA after 01/2008 are eligible to receive a complimentary copy of Ellen Frankel's outstanding book, Beyond Measure: A memoir about short stature and inner growth. To receive your free copy, please send us your name, address, and e-mail. You must request the book in order to receive a free copy. Shipment may take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks. Limit 1 book per member.
