Public Relations and LPA in the Media


Message from the Vice President of Public Relations, Gary Arnold:

Media
In my role as Vice President of Public Relations, I work to send a positive message about people of short stature and our organization. On this site, please find links to recent articles that include mention of LPA, statements and releases issued by LPA, and PR reports that include a summary of recent correspondence with media and production outlets.

Media Instructions for Nashville National Conference:  Little People of America encourages and seeks media representation at the 2010 National Conference in Nashville, but media access will be limited to designated conference events and times.  All media that requests permission to attend portions of the 2010 National Conference must pre-register with the LPA’s Vice President of Public Relations (Gary Arnold, garnold@accessliving.org). 

Advocacy
As the Vice President of Public Relations, I work closely with the Advocacy Committee, which use various forms of outreach to pursue issues important to LPA and the community of people with disabilities. As part of LPA’s Strategic Plan, we are building the Advocacy Committee to include at least one member from each district. Attached is a more detailed Advocacy Committee Member Job Description.

Press Releases and LPA Media Statements

February 2009       Michael Steele and the Republican Party
March 2009           New York Times - Letter to the Editor 
April 2009             LPA, the "M" Word and the Celebrity Apprentice