Mark Bookman Foundation

Mark: A Call to Action

It all began with the acclaimed documentary “Mark: A Call to Action” the inspiring story of Dr. Mark Bookman, a fully disabled scholar and activist from Bryn Mawr, PA, and how his tireless efforts helped raise awareness and positively impacted the lives of not only disabled persons, but also children, seniors and vulnerable populations in the United States, Japan, and other countries around the world.

Where to Watch

"He [Mark] uplifted the voices of persons with disabilities and showcased to the world that our voices are not just needing to be taken care of but our voices need to be heard, valued and brought forward."

Sara Minkara

US State Department Special Advisor

"Successfully portrays the personal, political and social impact of the development of global accessibility"

Nagase Osamu

Professor, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan

"Like the talented activist he was, Bookman had a way of making his point clearly and forcefully."

Dr. David McNeill

Professor, University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Japan

"Like AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH or BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE, this is a must-see documentary on a most important topic. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."

Matt Davison

The Sound View

"As we learn the remarkable story of Bookman’s life and work as a disability activist, a broader picture emerges of the profound ways these issues touch all our lives."

Jacob Mazer

Director of Education, Bryn Mawr Film Institute

About

Mark Bookman Foundation

“Disability is not a Barrier”

Many of us dream of a world where everyone can thrive, regardless of our abilities. That's where the Mark Bookman Foundation steps in. Our passionate non-profit organization enhances community-based disability services and strives to ensure that individuals with disabilities live empowered and independent lives.

Our Global Outreach

#InclusiveEducation

Villanova University with LEVEL

Villanova, PA

Screening and Q&A with Greg Hannah (Director of Access and Disability Services), Dr. Paul Bookman and Ron Small

#DisabilityAdvocacy

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Screening and Roundtable Discussion

#GlobalDisabilityRights

World Premiere in Tokyo, Japan
(3 venues)

University of Tokyo – Komaba Campus
University of Tokyo – Hongo Campus
Sophia University

#GlobalDisabilityRights

George Washington University

Washington, DC

Screening and Roundtable Discussion

#GlobalDisabilityRights

Global Screening and Collaborative Discussion Initiatives with US Embassy in Japan and US State Department

#AccessibilityAwareness

US Premiere

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Bryn Mawr, PA

Blogs

Paralympics as Possibility

Dr. Mark Bookman was a guiding light for the Paralympic Games

Dr. Mark Bookman was a guiding light for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, cementing his legacy as an advocate for the disability community and designing a road map for global access of the Paralympic Games and beyond. Enjoy this TED Talk from 2019.