What’s Your Story is a podcasting workshop recorded at ChapelFM Arts Centre, in Leeds on 19th October 2019. The workshop, which coincided with Dwarfism Awareness… Read more

To celebrate Dwarfism Awareness Month 2019, I’m sharing some of the photographs from the ‘You’re Just Little’ exhibition which debuted in 2018. The exhibition shows… Read more

To celebrate Dwarfism 2019, I’m sharing some of the photographs from the ‘You’re Just Little’ exhibition which debuted in 2018. The exhibition shows the challenges,… Read more

To celebrate Dwarfism Awareness Month 2019, I’m sharing some of the photographs from the ‘You’re Just Little’ exhibition which debuted in 2018. The exhibition shows… Read more

To celebrate Dwarfism Awareness Month 2019, I’m sharing some of the photographs from the ‘You’re Just Little’ exhibition which debuted in 2018. The exhibition shows… Read more

In the fourth episode of the You’re Just Little exhibition podcast, Steph talks to the participant, Dr Erin Pritchard, who contributed a number of photographs… Read more

In October 2019, I’ll be hosting the first podcasting workshop for the Dwarf community.  You may be wondering why I chose this particular medium? So… Read more

You know when you have those moments when you talk yourself in and out of applying for something that you know will make a difference… Read more

This year’s annual Little People UK weekend took place at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel from Friday 23rd to 25th August.  It was a jam-packed weekend… Read more

As we British love to say, time is flying and I couldn’t believe how quickly my next trip had come around. I was excited to… Read more

The You’re Just Little photographic exhibition reveals the challenges, obstacles and societal assumptions that Dwarf people face on a daily basis. Episode Two talks about… Read more

The You’re Just Little photographic exhibition reveals the challenges, obstacles and societal assumptions that Dwarf people face on a daily basis. This initial podcast talks… Read more

Let’s Discuss Disability is a group exhibition of artists who explore their own disability through creative practice.  Thought Foundation selected these local and regional creatives… Read more

If you’ve not heard of the two terms ‘Scanner’, ‘Multipotentialite’ before they describe a person who pursues many interests and creative pursuits.  Or as the… Read more

Documentary filmmaker, Mamaponya Motsai has contacted me to ask if I’ll share this request. Mamaponya is looking for people with dwarfism to share what is like living… Read more

Wishing you all the best for 2019 and beyond. Thanks for all the support in 2018 and here’s to a fantastic year ahead in this… Read more

You’re Just Little is a photographic exhibition that revealed the challenges, obstacles and societal assumptions people with Dwarfism face on a daily basis and ran… Read more

Press Release TV production company Firecracker Films are producing a new documentary and I’d be really interested to speak with any dwarf households that are… Read more

  Unlimited funds artists to create exceptional artworks – and we really want to reach out as many people as possible who might be interested… Read more

Over the summer tweets about the 7th annual convention for Little People UK (LPUK) started to come through my Twitter feed.   I was incredibly impressed… Read more

Mary Russell, of Dwarfism Beautiful, is looking for participants for her fantastic new campaign #mysilhouettematterstoo. Mary says, “#mysilhouettematterstoo Day is just a group of women… Read more

Sometimes, ok, a lot of the time I don’t feel qualified to impart life advice. That I haven’t experienced enough to write down words of… Read more

  Fellow people with dwarfism – I need your help! In October I’ll be showcasing the photographic exhibition, ‘You’re Just Little‘. The aim of the… Read more

  The Dwarf community is full of amazing, talented people.   I have connected with some amazing people since I’ve picked up the metaphorical pen again.… Read more

It’s been that ‘delightful’ time of year to renew my car insurance. My current insurer had sent me a renewal that put my quote up… Read more

It’s been a bit of an emotional day. I’ve had my first appointment at the hospital I used to visit as a child and teenager… Read more

TV Request from Optomen Television Production company below.   Employable Me is back and looking for people with disabilities or conditions who would like help… Read more

How apt that I’ve decided to resurrect this blog through dwarfism awareness month. Did you know there are over 200 forms of dwarfism in the… Read more

Ok, there are many things that are annoying about being a dwarf. The stares and comments and downright rudeness. That item you need in the… Read more

All it feels like some days is that I get stared at, seeing people nudged each other and point not so subtlety at me as… Read more

I *heart* this video. Very eloquent. Read more

I always hold my breath when it comes to ITV’s handling of disability as programming usually sets my teeth on edge due to the narrative… Read more

Photo from LPA website – http://www.lpaonline.org/dwarfism-awareness-ambassador-program October is Dwarfism Awareness Month this October. Started in 2009 by the Little People of America (LPA) to help… Read more

Walking in the park with my dear child I passed a couple of women. They clocked me out of the corner of their eyes, smirked… Read more

The fabulous Kiruna Stamell and her husband have been on tour with their stand-up rom-com ‘One of Us Will Die’.  You can find out more… Read more

Next October will once again be Dwarfism Awareness Month. I kind of missed it last year, but thought it was an amazing idea to help… Read more

I’m late in acknowledging this – but late last year I heard the horrible and shocked by the news that the wonderful Bev Burkitt had… Read more

Well, it’s been a truly tough old year.  Hello Little Lady will be making a comeback in 2014 with more rants about the perceived injustices… Read more

…on your fantastic multiple medal wins in the London 2012 Paralympics! Fantastic 🙂 I was cheering this wonderful, inspiring lady on whilst up to my… Read more

…who got married last year to her hubby, Gareth Berliner!  Bit late, but all the best guys! See Kiruna’s official website » Read more

The main reason that I haven’t blogged in such a long time is due to the fact I had a baby, oh and me and… Read more

[ Before people start commenting – please be aware that I am neither Jasmine or Bev Burkitt.  Their official website can be found over here… Read more

‘…er no’ was my reply to a colleague.  I have a metaphorical head smacks the desk moment. Moving the conversation on (with raised eyebrows)…. Read more

I’ve been so mad about the chat between Rosie O’Donnell and Chelsea Handler (who?) that I’ve had to take a while to think of a… Read more

For all fans of Kiruna Stamell, check out her self-entitled blog/official website.  I first saw Kiruna in Graeae Theatre Company’s production of ‘Whiter Than Snow‘… Read more

For those regular readers who’ve been wondering if I’ve dropped off the edge of the world, fear not, there’s been some rather exciting news in… Read more

Sorry ladies and gents, it’s been a hectic couple of weeks in Little Lady Towers with one thing and another, so I’ll be catching up… Read more

Ladies and Gents don’t forget to watch the next episode of Life’s Too Short tomorrow night on BBC 2 at 9.30pm.  Here’s the link in… Read more

I found this inspiring article written by Michelle Harris on the Guardian website today and wanted to share it with you dear readers.  Wonderfully written,… Read more

This documentary presents the difficulties that people with dwarfism have in the media and entertainment industry.   Many of you who have read this blog, know… Read more

While most of us in the dwarf community probably have an opinion on Life’s Too Short – it’s refreshing to hear Warwick Davis’ and his… Read more

So, the nation was finally exposed to the first episode of Gervais’ – Life’s Too Short on BBC2.   One of the things that appears to… Read more

I’ve held off talking about this subject for quite sometime, mainly because it’s to do with those good folks on the other side of the… Read more

In an interview on The Guardian website, the comedian Ricky Gervais wonders why people are worried that his new comedy ‘Life’s Too Short’ will be… Read more

I’ve received a few emails in recent weeks regarding people with restricted growth having their awards removed and if I had any tips for making… Read more

I’m a bit late on picking this one up and I don’t want to get into the racism row regarding Kelis at the airport.  … Read more

Tonight it was Craig’s turn to have the camera turned on his story in tonight’s episode of Channel 4’s Seven Dwarves (#sevendwarves).  An equally humorous… Read more

…and quite nearly literally.  Hello lovelies, I’m back from my holidays and flew back into Blighty on the tail end of hurricane Katia. Scary.  Anyone… Read more

I’m afraid the majority of this series has passed me by as I’ve had other things to deal with over the last few weeks, but… Read more

Over the last month, I’ve laughed, cried and at times felt uncomfortable as Jasmine and her Mum, Bev have allowed us a glimpse into their… Read more

There has been some wonderful comments on Hello Little Lady regarding the lovely Jasmine and Bev Burkitt because of their show, Small Teen, Bigger World… Read more

Ladies and Gents the wonderful Jasmine and Bev Burkitt can be heard interviewed by Mat Fraser and Liz Carr on the Ouch Podcast, the disability… Read more

Jasmine Burkitt’s latest documentaries, Small Teen, Bigger World, starts on BBC Three on Monday 11th July from 9.00pm.  The four-part series follows Jazz as she… Read more

< rant > So there I was the other Friday night, merrily laughing along to the general banter on the Graham Norton Show when, within… Read more

< rant > Excuse me?!? I’ve been analysing the keywords readers are using to find HelloLittleLady.com.   I was aghast at seeing the phrase above. How… Read more

Was taking a look over at the Restricted Growth Association website and found this informative video about restricted growth by NHS Choices. Dr Will Christian… Read more

Oh well, best intentions and all that but again I’ve left HLL looking like a digital graveyard.  It’s unintentional believe you me, it’s been a… Read more

I was out for dinner with my family and as I walking back to the table with my food I overheard a girl telling her… Read more

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I’ve stayed clear of this for some time now as it’s a subject that makes me severely depressed.  The universal benefit Disability Living Allowance is… Read more

Hmmm!  This one always manages to hit a raw nerve and lets just say that it had the desired effect by the person saying it… Read more

Pfft!  I’ve been a right grouch-bag over the last week. Why? I’m in pain. I get aches and pains on a daily basis which oddly… Read more

< rant > Oh dear, I’ve just watched BBC Question Time and was very saddened by the panels reaction to whereby some of our most… Read more

After listening to the RGA’s chair interview on Able Radio, I would like to ask you guy’s if you would be so generous as to… Read more

Able Radio is an internet radio station for people with disabilities or a restricting medical condition.  I’ve yet to listen to a live show, however… Read more

Having listened to Warwick’s interview on Able Radio, it’s amazing to listen to what his life story has entailed and how fortunate he has been… Read more

This was the answer to my question when asking the local council sports department if they had a hydrotherapy pool. * Groan * …here we… Read more

Continuing on with the clothing theme from yesterday – I found this handy directory called Petite-Size-Clothing.co.uk.  Split into handy sections like tops, trousers, skirts and… Read more

How very true.  This was the phrase used by Bev Burkitt when describing what it is like being a person of restricted growth and the… Read more

Watching IN BRUGES on Channel 4, we’re 18 minutes in and Colin Farrell’s character has said the word ‘midget’ multiple times now.  The dialogue itself… Read more

This was what was said to me awhile back when I was seeking advice on going for a job.  The person was impressed with my… Read more

for the temperamental state of this blog of late…. I’m assured the problem has been resolved. Read more

Was walking into a well known card shop in town, 3 boys, probably about 11 or 12 were walking towards me in my path.  Their… Read more

It’s Friday and I feel seriously depleted in the energy stakes. It’s like this every week and what is is caused by?  Working, in my… Read more

For those of you with Freeview, tune your TV’s to BBC 3 on Tuesday 27th July at 9.00pm ladies and gents!  BBC Three’s Adult Season… Read more

…but not happy that the weather has gone a little cooler.  The heat helps makes my joints feel less stiff – ho hum.   Fear not,… Read more

Off to enjoy the summertime.  See you next week. Read more

Here’s an update from the Disability Alliance Website regarding the proposed medical assessments in the ConDem Emergency Budget 2010 for people receiving Disability Allowance: Disability… Read more

I’m saddened to hear the announcement in the ConDems emergency budget that the DLA forms are to be replaced with a medical assessment and there… Read more

The Guardian Article – Last week The Guardian published an article by Leo Benedictus featuring 3 people with restricted growth and their life experiences. Hats… Read more