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 |