Over the years, Hong Chi has pioneered many new services in response to the changing needs of people with intellectual disabilities:
| 1965 |
The first special school: Hong Chi Lions Morninghill School |
| 1973 |
The first pre-school centre with year-round residential service: Hong Chi Pinehill Pre-school Centre |
| 1976 |
The first special vocational training centre with residential service: Hong Chi Pinehill Advanced Training Centre |
| 1980 |
The first mixed grade special school: Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island West Hong Chi Morninghope School |
| 1983 |
The first provider of autistic services: Pilot programme at The Jockey Club Hong Chi School |
| 1985 |
The first adult education programme: Hong Chi Adult Education Service |
| 1989 |
The first small-group home for children with mild intellectual disabilities: Hong Chi Little House |
| 1990 |
The first job training and employment service: Hong Chi Job Training and Employment Service |
| 2001 |
The first partnership with JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong to set up a training centre in hotel housekeeping for people with intellectual disabilities |
| 2003 |
The first Integrative Management Model and Innovative Mode of Respite Service with Individualised Support Plan: Hong Chi Fanling Integrative Rehabilitation Complex |
| 2005 |
The Hongkong Bank Foundation Hong Chi Community Education Institute |
| 2012 |
The first accredited Certificate in Room Attendant Training Programme for people with intellectual disabilities |
