INA WHITE

Ina was my next door neighbor. I was one of the kids clamoring for rides on her lift into and out of her van in the driveway. She was always so friendly to us kids. I remember being excited when her van came home so go talk with her as she lifted down. She was kind, patient, and engaging with us. That showed us not to be afraid and that although there are differences, accessibility provides solutions. We loved The Kids On the Block puppet shows at school and all the looked forward to it the...

Ina was a dear friend and wonderful addition to my company, Theatre in Motion. Here she is at Kean University, engaging in improv comedy with my group and hers. Also pictured is Ina from one of Theatre in Motion's music videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKjtPzH2Ni4

I am glad we shared so many good times, my dear friend, co-worker, and fellow advocate. I smile and laugh thinking about all of it.

Here is another photo of Ina and me at Kean University (Dec. 2009), where William Dembaugh (also pictured) sang the role of "Frederick Law Olmsted" and Ina played the role of a Park Patron. I directed (and sang). We had such a good time. The wonderful Social Group always enjoyed a visit from Theatre in Motion--and always joined in the acting. Such good memories, dear friend and co-worker!

I was recently going through some old photos, and I found some gems from when my theatre company, Theatre in Motion, did some drama workshops and performances for Ina's Social Group at Kean University. What fun we had! Happy memories. I actually have more goodies, but I can't figure out how to add it to this memory...so I will add another later. I miss you, Ina. I am sure you would have a good laugh at my inept goofiness. I'm laughing right now remembering our fun times over the years. ...

I remember when we were at Newark State. You got a beautiful new blue wheelchair. It was a sky blue color and we talked about how pretty it was. I didn't drive but you did. A little more than a year ago we were so happy to find each other again. We planned to get together in tbe summer. I didn't hear from you. Now I know why.

What a wonderful woman. I am so grateful I was her colleague--and friend. We shared many happy memories. She is pictured rehearsing for the music video, "Song of the Land" with American Sign Language. The gentleman next to her is William Dembaugh who sang the role of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Enjoy the video--Ina most certainly did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXUGU3EpGwc