Since its conception in 1974, Royal Arch Research Assistance (RARA), has become the Leading, Non-educational institution dedicated to helping children with Central Auditory Processing Disorders. RARA does not directly fund treatment centers or hospitals, instead it focuses on funding researchers in CAPD, setting them on a lifelong career path to conquering the disease. RARA has special relationships with the Hearing Health Foundation and Autism Speaks whose board members suggest and vet researchers for RARA funding.

R.A.R.A. supports research seeking the understanding of, and a cure for, Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD, understanding the relationship between CAPD and Autism, and Gaps in Noise Auditory Processing Test for Service Members.