Services for Potentially Eligible Youth
Supporting families. Empowering students. Building brighter futures.
Lincoln Square Coaching offers individualized vocational services for youth with disabilities, including students who do not yet have an open ACCES-VR case. Through the Potentially Eligible (PE) process, we help students explore careers, build skills, and plan for life after high school.
Our programs support students with a range of disabilities, including autism, ADHD, intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning differences, and mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression.
What is the Potentially Eligible (PE) Process?
The PE process allows students with disabilities to receive Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) without having to complete a full ACCES-VR application. Our team helps guide families through this process by:
- Identifying student eligibility
- Gathering the required documentation
- Submitting the referral to ACCES-VR on your behalf
Once approved, your child can begin receiving Pre-ETS services free of charge.
Please note: This process is not the same as applying for full ACCES-VR services. It is a separate pathway for students who are still in school and want to begin preparing for their future.
Our Pre-ETS Services for Students
Lincoln Square Coaching is an approved Pre-ETS provider. Our services include:
- Job Exploration Counseling: Students explore career options, identify their interests and strengths, and learn about different types of jobs.
- Workplace Readiness Training: We teach social skills, independent living skills, and other essential tools needed to succeed in the workplace.
- Instruction in Self-Advocacy: Students build confidence, learn how to speak up for themselves, and practice communication strategies.
- Post-Secondary Counseling: We help students explore college, vocational training, or adult programs and understand how to access accommodations and support.
Where and When We Provide Services
We make it easy for families to access support. Services are available:
- In schools (with consent)
- Virtually via secure video conferencing
- In person at our Manhattan office: 1350 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019
- We also offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate busy school and family schedules.
Who is Eligible?
Your child may be eligible if:
- They are between the ages of 14 and 22
- They are enrolled in high school, college, or another recognized educational program
- They have a documented disability (e.g., IEP, 504 Plan, medical diagnosis, or documentation from a qualified professional)
- Our team will help verify eligibility and gather the necessary documents.
How to Get Started
To learn more about how to access potentially eligible Pre-ETS services, or to start the referral process, please contact:
Annie Dewey, M.Ed.
Chief Program Officer
annie@lincolnsqcoaching.com
(212) 320-8973 ext. 2002
If you are a student (18 and older) or parent/legal guardian of a student who is younger than 18, please click here to download the application for services. Instructions for submitted the application are provided on the application form.
You're Not Alone
We know transition planning can feel overwhelming. Our mission is to make the process clear, supportive, and centered around your child’s strengths and goals. We’re here to help you every step of the way.