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The Hong Chi Association (HCA) and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term partnership partnership to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and promote inclusive communities on 28th June,2024.

Mr. Edward Tang-wah Yau, GBS, JP, Chairman of Hong Chi Association Council, and Professor Alexander Ping-kong Wai, JP, President of Hong Kong Baptist University, attended the signing ceremony. The MoU was signed by Ms. Zuie Lin, General Secretary of Hong Chi Association, and Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) of Hong Kong Baptist University.

Under the terms of the MoU, HCA and HKBU will collaborate in the following key areas:

1. co-creating learning initiatives for HCA service users and HKBU students, and facilitating knowledge transfer and skills exchange of these students and users
2. providing opportunities instructors, students or trainees from both organisations to participate in community engagement and service-learning projectsHong Chi Association and Hong Kong Baptist University have established a long-term collaborative relationship to promote and implement social inclusion, and have marked an important milestone for model of special education.
3. organising joint workshops to promote best practices and knowledge sharing, and fostering inclusiveness
4. exploring joint research projects that aim to bring benefits to members of the community who have intellectual disabilities, and promoting diversity and inclusivity
5. meeting as needed to explore collaboration opportunities or addressing matters arisen in the collaboration contemplated hereunder.

 

Hong Chi Association looks forward to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with HKBU to identify new collaborative opportunities and ensure the successful implementation of agreed initiatives under the MoU.

We hope the partnership could foster greater inclusiveness, and facilitate knowledge sharing. The collaboration between HCA and HKBU not only mark a milestone for special education in Hong Kong, but also underscores HCA's commitment to driving positive change and creating a future where all individuals can thrive and contribute to their communities.

Hong Chi Association Announces Landmark Partnership with Hong Kong Baptist University

(Front left) Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) of Hong Kong Baptist University

(Back left) Professor Alexander Ping-kong Wai,JP, President of Hong Kong Baptist University

(Front right) Ms. Zuie Lin, General Secretary of Hong Chi Association

(Back right) Mr. Edward Tang-wah Yau, GBS,JP, Chairman of Hong Chi Association

Hong Chi Association and Hong Kong Baptist University have established a long-term collaborative relationship to promote and implement social inclusion, and have marked an important milestone for model of special education.Hong Chi Association and Hong Kong Baptist University have established a long-term collaborative relationship to promote and implement social inclusion, and have marked an important milestone for model of special education.Hong Chi Association and Hong Kong Baptist University have established a long-term collaborative relationship to promote and implement social inclusion, and have marked an important milestone for model of special education.