A care home that integrates people with learning difficulties into communities has won widespread acclaim.

The initiative by the Huiling Home for Persons with Mental Disabilities breaks new ground, but more understanding and support is required, specialists said.

Founded in February 1990 in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, Huiling has set up 13 branches across the nation, including in Changsha, Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou and other major cities.