What is the legal definition of dwarf?

Answer by  Mar (428)

A man or a woman is legally considered a dwarf if he or she is under 4 foot 10 inches tall. People with dwarfing conditions can be slightly over the 4 foot 10 inches and still be considered a dwarf.

Answer by  dhuoda (1431)

There is no single legal definition that covers every case but the Little People of America, who represent a large group, have set their definition at around four feet and ten inches for adult men and women and this is widely accepted.

Answer by  JasonHadley (245)

Dwarfism is generally defined as a person (man or woman) that has a height of no more than 4' 10". However, in some cases, a person with a dwarfing condition, may be slightly taller than that.

Answer by  cangel818 (981)

According to the organization Little People of America, an adult is considered to be a dwarf if he or she is less than or equal to 138 cm or 4 feet 10 inches. The persons often has lims and features that do not match their stature. In many courts dwarfism is considered a legal handicap.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Dwarfism results in adults who are under 4'10" tall (although in some cases a dwarf may be slightly taller). The condition is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Answer by  patti (29325)

A dwarf is a person who is afflicted by dwarfism, a disease in which insufficient growth hormone during childhood stunts growth. The individual is less than four feet tall.

Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

According to the Little People of America, a dwarf is someone who is around 4'10" or shorter, at full adult height. To legally be considered a dwarf for disability purposes, one must be diagnosed with dwarfism. In addition to being shorter than average, the dwarf's limbs are often disproportionately short compared to the rest of their body, presenting some disadvantages.

Answer by  John13 (186)

I'm not sure there is a legal definition for dwarf. Dwarfism, however, can be considered a legally handicapping condition depending on the severity of physical problems associated with it. A dwarf is someone whose adult height is under 4 feet, 10 inches and whose condition is caused by a medical disorder, such as growth hormone deficiency or abnormal bone development.