Intellectually Disabled Education and Advocacy League Limited

Introduction

IDEAL was formed by a group of people with intellectual disabilities, their parents and volunteers in 1989 and was registered as a charitable organization in 1991. Aiming at the objectives and in the spirit of “GIVE and TAKE”, the organization works actively for the people with intellectual disabilities. IDEAL is a member of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, The Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped, Ho-Sum Volunteer Organization and Agency for Volunteer Service and a supporting organization of Life Care Movement.

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Aim

1.To develop people with intellectual disabilities with skills for independent living;
2. To unite people with intellectual disabilities and their parents for mutual assistance and support;
3. To promote awareness and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities in society and;
4. To advocate the rights and welfare for the people with intellectual disabilities.

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Services

Service Brief:
- Providing Rehabilitation Services

Service Scope:
1. Talks and experiences sharing among parents 2. Training courses for the people with intellectual disabilities 3. Outings and recreational activities 4. Parents and child training programs 5. Volunteering and integrating activities 6. Community education activities 7. Provision of educational toy library 8. Provision of parent resources library 9. Computer training and internet services 10. Mental support and community resources enquiry

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Location