Organization: Hong Chi Association
Introduction: Hong Chi Association is dedicated to serving 7,000 people of all ages and all grades of intellectual disabilities and their families. “Hong” in Chinese means “to assist”, while “Chi” refers to “the intellect”. Its emphasis is on what people with intellectual disabilities can achieve with a mission to assist them in the development of their potential to the full. Currently, there are 78 service unites which provide pre-school training, special education, job training, sheltered and supported employment, adult education, day care and training, residential services, family and community support, recreational and socialprogrammes, as well as professional therapy.
Year of Establishment: 1965
Leading Campaigns: Special Education (e.g. “Nature Education Program”, Hong Chi Schools), Applied Learning Program (e.g. “Pinehill Integrated Vocational Training Centre”), Professional Exchange
Service: Relief of physically and mentally disabled
Region: Hong Kong
Source: Hong Chi Association’s website
