NAMHI is a national voluntary organisation working to promote the rights of people with intellectual disability in Ireland to ensure their full and equal participation in society. namhi was founded in 1961 and has become the co-ordinating body for over 160 organisations providing services and support to almost 28,000 people with intellectual disability in Ireland. namhi provides a central forum for its members to identify priorities and formulate nationally agreed policies to present to government, statutory bodies, other relevant groups as well as the general public.