When somebody is born with a disability, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it limits them in what they are able to do. In fact, sometimes they are able to step up to the plate and do things that inspire millions.
That is the case with the young man named Isaiah. When he was born, he was without a jaw and could neither eat or speak. It also deprived him of oxygen for 15 minutes at birth, resulting in other complications.
Because of his condition, the doctors said that he would not have any quality of life. Now that 20 years have passed since his birth, however, we realize that he had a lot to offer and he is proven it.
Acosta, who is from Phoenix, Arizona, is not only an inspiration, he is someone who shows us exactly what is possible if you try. After all, he is mute but he is still a rapper.
Tara speaks about her son and what a miracle he is. He was born at the end of October in 1999 and was two weeks early. The mother had known that something was wrong with her son but the conversation with doctors was heartbreaking.
Since Isaiah was born without a jaw, his parents had to decide whether they would continue to work with him. His mother was told that he would not be able to talk, and would basically be confined to bed.
She spoke with NPR, saying that she didn’t see him as a baby without a jaw. She just saw him and realized that he was her baby.
Isaiah gave a TEDx talk in 2019 and spoke about overcoming how people label you. He also has a following on TikTok, where he dances and raps, along with talking about the difficulties that he faces every day.
Isaiah involves himself in the community and he also has a dream of being a rapper. He still struggles, due to his condition but throughout the struggles, he manages to succeed and to inspire many.
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