Because no one has hired us

The Story of Employment Issues of People with Disabilities

Authors

  • Cyndi Jones Clairemont Lutheran Church, San Diego, California

Abstract

This article explores the story of employment issues of people with disabilities through the lens of the "Laborers in the Vineyard" parable in Matthew 20:1-16. “Because no one has hired us” is such a frequent comment among people with disabilities; it appears that these same employment issues were around during Jesus’ time on earth. These employment issues are critical to the understanding of this parable.

Author Biography

Cyndi Jones, Clairemont Lutheran Church, San Diego, California

Associate Pastor; published "Mainstream Magazine," a news, advocacy, and lifestyle magazine for people with disabilities from 1982-1998; was an invited guest at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990; her ministry focuses on advocacy, empowerment, and anti-oppression of people with disabilities.

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Published

2022-06-16

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 3 (2022): Disability and Giftedness: One Body, Many Members

Section

Articles

License

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