A holistic transition programme for persons with learning disabilities in Israel

This paper describes a two year holistic transition programme for persons with a learning disability in Israel and a follow-up of the first cohort of trainees. The programme which was initiated by the National Insurance Institution and 'Nitzan' a parent voluntary organization was developed to provide these persons with the vocational, personal and social skills required for successful independent living and vocational adjustment. The training was carried out in a residential setting and included vocational training, activities of daily living, educational activities and personal adjustment counselling. The results indicated that two years after completing the programme the trainees were generally meeting the expectations of the goals of the project.