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.