Second Anniversary of Disability Studies Scholar and Japanologist Dr. Mark Bookman’s Death [Podcast Episode]

By Barrier Free Japan

December 16 2024

JAPAN – Two years have now passed since the disability studies scholar and Japanologist Mark Bookman PhD (1991 – 2022) died on December 16th 2022. At the time of his death, Mark was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Tokyo College and about to take up a position at Ritsumeikan University. 

The film ‘Mark: A Call to Action’ chronicles his life and the ‘GLIDE fund’ is an organization established in Mark’s memory to provide financial assistance to disabled students interested in education exchange experiences to foster an inclusive society in which anyone can lead an independent and self-determined life. GLIDE Fund, Inc. is an established 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions to the Fund are fully tax deductible as allowed by law in each territory.

Mark’s sister Rachel Bookman also passed on July 4th 2024.

Episode Notes:

‘Mark: A Call to Action’ (Amazon Prime Video US): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DFV7V9Y6/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

GLIDE Website: https://www.glidefund.org