About Us

Our HIstory

Alliance for Health and Rehabilitation (AHR) developed based on the experience gained through over many years in developing and leading university service-learning trips to Merida, Yucatan. In 2015 an idea germinated to expand this global health work into rural Yucatan, in conjunction with the state managed community-based rehabilitation clinics. In addition to blending consultation, direct service and education, each trip would also provide opportunties to learn about the local culture and reflect on the experience. AHR was granted 501(3)C status as a not- for-profit organization in 2018. In 2023, AHR offered two trips for the first time with the addition of service to state supported schools for children with disabilities. In 2026, AHR will sponser one trip to Merida which will focus on service to residents in long term care facilities that have very limited rehabilitation services and the school-based work will be done through telepractice.

Our Purpose

The purposes of the Alliance for Health and Rehabilitation, Inc. are to: 

1. Engage in collaborative efforts to enhance rehabilitation and health services to underserved populations by addressing problems associated with limited education and resources and with coordination and communication with local health care providers and health care administrators;  

2. Utilize evidence- based programs and research, outreach and collaboration, to develop short and long-term strategies, practices and policies for enhancing health and rehabilitation services within the targeted communities;

3. Raise awareness and educate local health and rehabilitation care providers through the development of education materials designed to enhance the provision of care;

4. Educate stakeholders of the need for ongoing efforts to enhance health and rehabilitation care in local communities;