 Around 10,000 babies are born each year with cerebral palsy, or CP, which is a neurological disorder affecting the brain that occurs prenatally or soon after birth. CP affects a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture, and it is the most common motor disability in childhood. While CP can affect one's independence, one New Jersey resident has been determined to live life to her fullest despite being wheelchair-bound. Diagnosed with severe CP at birth, Isabelle has navigated her disability in partnership with her loving and supportive mom and health care team. As Isabelle continued to grow though, so did her zest for freedom and self-expression. I have no art as a language to express myself. Isabelle took to the arts as a tool to communicate her thoughts and feelings. She has continued to refine her craft and has excelled in abstract acrylic paintings, drawings, sculptures, and graphic designs. She even flaunts her tattoo-adorned skin in photoshoots and choreographed dances, which usually also feature elegant and colorful costumes. At around the same time that she started diving into her creativity, Isabelle met her doctor and lifelong friend, Dr. Roger Rossi at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. Isabelle, one of my favorite patients, I've known her so long that I can't even remember how long I've known her, but that means that it's probably more than about 25 years. Having now cared for Isabelle for more than 25 years, Dr. Rossi guides Isabelle in various areas including speech, cognition, communication, activities of daily living such as dressing herself, pain management, medication management, and tools to improve her overall quality of life. Dr. Rossi also helps Isabelle manage the challenges of growing older with her CP. He got my back. He knows what's up. He's right there when I need him the most. Over the years, Isabelle has gifted Dr. Rossi numerous pieces of art that he proudly displays in his office. I'm very encouraged that Isabelle, through her good support system, through her activities, her strong mind, and her desire to perform as independent as she could will continue to do well. And she's very expressive in her thoughts, in her wisdom, and in the lessons that she is expressing through her art. And recently, Isabelle started channeling her inner poet and launched her first self-published book, proving that nothing can stop her from achieving her dreams. I would like to thank my mom and my brothers, my family, and my caregivers. Isabelle lives a life of empowerment and is proud to share the message that with a vision and a wonderful support system, anything is possible.