Kelley Snyder

My name is Kelley Snyder, and I am a resident of New Hampshire living with a life-altering disability. I am writing to express my strong support for this disability rights bill and to share how critical state services have been in transforming my life. For 20 years, I relied on Social Security Disability Insurance, and did not believe employment was possible for me. That changed when I began working with Vocational Rehabilitation Services of New Hampshire. Through their support, I received assistive technology, tutoring, job training, and individualized guidance tailored to my needs and abilities. With their help, I secured full-time, work-from-home employment. I have now been successfully employed for three years. Today, I am proud to be a contributing, tax-paying citizen again. Programs that provide access to vocational rehabilitation services are not simply supportive — they are transformative. They empower individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, dignity, and economic stability. My story is just one example of what is possible when these services are properly funded and protected. I urge you to support this bill to ensure that others with disabilities in our state have the same opportunity to succeed. Please see my VRNH testimony on Youtube: Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kns5kyjX3wo Thank you for your time and consideration.