Matthew Roloff Biography

Fast Facts

• Former president of Little People of America, an advocacy and social group
• Regularly participates in public and motivational speaking events with popular programs such as How to Live an Extraordinary Life and Thriving Against Tall Odds
• Avid supporter of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation, founded by his wife to raise funds for the Dwarf Athletic Association of America and other local Portland charities
• Co-founder and president of the Coalition for Dwarf Advocacy to advocate for individuals with short stature (dwarfs) and work with nonprofit organizations for the betterment of the lives of dwarfs
• Co-founder of Direct Access Solutions, a company that provides accessibility products for little people to the hospitality industry
• Has traveled to Iraq to visit U․S․ troops and the held an Iraqi family get medical attention for their three children with dwarfism
• Quote: "I think the greatest thing would be that society as a whole would come to not just appreciate little people, but celebrate our lives with us, celebrate our differences․"
• Perhaps best known for his participation with his family in the reality program "Little People, Big World․"