About Us.

Assisting Little People continues a practical mission: help people of short stature find workplace seating that supports their bodies and the way they live.

The work of Robert Van Etten

Robert Van Etten was a rehabilitation engineer whose consulting work began in 1983 and served people in southeastern Florida. Through Adaptive Living and his work with the ErgoChair for Little People, Robert championed something essential: accessibility should be designed around the individual, rather than expecting the individual to adapt to unsuitable furniture.

Robert's work brought thoughtful engineering to everyday seating challenges. A seat and backrest that actually fit, arms in the correct position, and stable foot support can make the difference between merely sitting at a desk and being able to work there comfortably.

A longtime friendship, and a continuing mission

Robert Van Etten and Jim Lannom shared nearly four decades of friendship. Their interest in computers, electronics, and science was matched by a common understanding of the practical barriers that little people face in everyday environments.

As Robert planned for his work to continue, he entrusted Jim with carrying forward the marketing and sales of the customizable ErgoChairs for Little People. Today, Assisting Little People keeps that focus on personal fit, realistic product information, and communication with each customer before an order is finalized.

What we offer today

The Little Person Chair can be configured with a choice of seat widths and depths, backrest dimensions, pneumatic lift heights, armrest styles, casters or glides, and upholstery colors. An optional adjustable T-bar footrest provides an additional approach to foot support for shorter users.

We also feature a broader selection of ergonomic chairs, height-adjustable desks, tables, and workplace accessories. For every specialized chair configuration, our approach is quote-first: we review the requested options and check specifications, compatibility, pricing, and availability with ergoCentric before asking you to accept a final offer.

For help determining the right fit, visit our Measurements guide, try the Little Person Chair configurator, or speak with us at 954-304-2987.