The Federal Association of People of Short Stature and their Families (BKMF) has been representing the interests of people with growth disorders since 1988. Currently, around 3,500 affected individuals and their families, representing a total of 90 different forms of dwarfism, are organized within our association. We strive to ensure the best possible medical care, as well as to strengthen the psychosocial well-being of people of short stature, promote their integration into society, and combat prejudice.
As a health-related self-help organization, we offer support not only to members but to anyone seeking help in all areas related to dwarfism. We advise those affected and their families, offer group seminars, meetings at the state level, and nationwide dwarfism forums. Our diverse publications provide information on the various forms of dwarfism. Our public relations work aims to make the challenges and resources of people with dwarfism accessible to a wider audience.
The activities of a large number of volunteers, who are involved in 8 state associations and 8 working groups , form the supporting pillars of the work.
Objectives of our consulting and association activities:
- Strengthening families: Help in coping with the diagnosis, support for parents in accepting their children
- Ensuring the best possible medical and therapeutic care for people of short stature: collaboration with university and specialist clinics, psychologists, therapists
- Inclusion in kindergarten, school, work and society
- Career-oriented counselling in cooperation with labor market policy institutions
- Advice and support on social law matters, e.g. severely disabled person's ID card, care allowance
- Assistive device consultation
- Research in the field of rare skeletal diseases and endocrine disorders
Contact person
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Telephone: 0421 33 61 69-0Website: http://www.bkmf.de
