Our History
Inclusion Ireland – The National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability – is a national voluntary organisation working to promote the rights of people with an intellectual disability in Ireland to ensure their full and equal participation in society.
Inclusion Ireland was founded in 1961 as the ‘National Association for the Mentally Handicapped of Ireland’ and became widely known as NAMHI. Since December 2005 NAMHI has become Inclusion Ireland – National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability.
The organisation was the co-ordinating body for many member organisations, the service providers and parent and friends’ groups, providing services and support to children and adults with an intellectual disability in Ireland.
From the beginning NAMHI, now Inclusion Ireland has campaigned with local groups and nationally, for inclusive education, community-based services and housing, support for families and full participation and equality for people with an intellectual disability.


How We are Run
- Inclusion Ireland complies with the Governance Code for Charity Organisations as set out by the Charity Regulator in Ireland.
- Inclusion Ireland has a CEO and Board of Directors who make sure that we work in accordance with our values and strategic plan.