https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/ Plain-language guidance on Pre-ETS, transition planning, vocational rehabilitation, and career development for students and adults with disabilities in New York and New Jersey. en-US Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0000 https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-is-a-career-exploration-assessment-what-can-i-expect-if-i-am-referred-for-one/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-is-a-career-exploration-assessment-what-can-i-expect-if-i-am-referred-for-one/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0000 Referred by ACCES-VR for a career exploration assessment? Here is what to expect, how long it takes, and what happens after the report is complete. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-is-an-iep-a-plain-language-guide-to-the-terms-and-acronyms/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-is-an-iep-a-plain-language-guide-to-the-terms-and-acronyms/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0000 A plain-language guide for New York and New Jersey families to what an IEP is, what goes inside it, and the words and acronyms you will hear in IEP meetings, from FAPE and LRE to LEA, CSE, and CST. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/student-led-ieps-helping-students-take-part-in-their-own-meetings/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/student-led-ieps-helping-students-take-part-in-their-own-meetings/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 A no-pressure guide for New York and New Jersey families on bringing a student's voice into their own IEP meeting, including what the law requires, a step-by-step participation ladder, and accommodations that make it work for every student. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-does-potentially-eligible-pe-mean-for-acces-vr-pre-ets-a-guide-for-new-york-families/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-does-potentially-eligible-pe-mean-for-acces-vr-pre-ets-a-guide-for-new-york-families/ Wed, 13 May 2026 00:55:00 +0000 Potentially Eligible (PE) is the ACCES-VR designation that lets students with disabilities access free Pre-Employment Transition Services without an open vocational rehabilitation case. This guide explains what PE means, who qualifies, what documentation counts, and how the referral process actually works. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/pre-ets-in-new-jersey-a-guide-to-dvrs-osyes-and-how-to-get-started/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/pre-ets-in-new-jersey-a-guide-to-dvrs-osyes-and-how-to-get-started/ Mon, 11 May 2026 22:03:00 +0000 How New Jersey's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) funds Pre-Employment Transition Services and OSYES, plus who qualifies, what the referral process looks like, and how families can access services directly. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/leveraging-strengths-teaching-job-readiness-skills-to-students-with-disabilities/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/leveraging-strengths-teaching-job-readiness-skills-to-students-with-disabilities/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:37:00 +0000 Learn how a strengths-based approach to job readiness training helps students with disabilities build communication, teamwork, and self-advocacy skills. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-is-pre-ets/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/what-is-pre-ets/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school. Learn what services are available and how to access them. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/understanding-your-path-to-employment-supported-employment-vs-job-placement/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/understanding-your-path-to-employment-supported-employment-vs-job-placement/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000 If you're working with ACCES-VR, you may have heard the terms "Supported Employment" and "Job Placement" and wondered what the difference is. Both services help you find a job that fits your goals. The difference is the type and length of support you receive. https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/how-to-apply-for-opwdd-eligibility-in-new-york-state/ https://lincolnsqcoaching.com/blog/how-to-apply-for-opwdd-eligibility-in-new-york-state/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000 If your family member has a developmental disability, they may qualify for services through New York State. This guide explains how to apply.