Who We Are
Behavioral Research Associates, Inc. (BRA) was established in 1984 when we opened our doors to support people with intellectual challenges and other disabilities that would live in our home on Southern Avenue in 1986, Burns Street in 1987, Lee Street in 1991 and finally the Nannie Helen Burroughs house, which opened in 1992.
BRA is a non-profit human services organization operating in the District of Columbia. We have been providing residential services under the ICF/IDD model for the past 32 years. BRA is also an approved Home and Community-based waiver provider approved to provide supported living services, residential habilitation, in-home supports and multiple clinical services.
Ongoing Mission
Bridging the Gap
We believe that people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) have the right to live full and meaningful lives, regardless of their abilities. Our mission is to continue providing high-quality, integrated, and person-centered services and supports to persons with intellectual challenges and other disabilities in the least restrictive manner possible. BRA continues to bridge the gap for people with any intellectual or developmental challenge or disability.
BRA continues to adhere to the philosophy of being the strongest possible advocate for the rights of each person supported.
BRA has accepted the challenge - created by its vision - of supporting people with significant support needs including but not limited to significant and multiple health concerns. BRA continues to provide the needed services and supports in community-based homes that
meet the existing neighborhood standards in external and internal appearances and upkeep.
BRA continues to provide services that are in line with each person's individual support plan and the governing regulations for those services. BRA will continue being an employer of choice for persons seeking to enter and grow in this field, supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We do this by providing a wide range of services, including:
- Residential services
- Day habilitation services
- Vocational training
- Education and training
- Job training and placement
- Supported employment
- Community integration services
- Recreation and leisure
- And more!
Please join us in helping the persons we support reach their goals and live their best lives.
Habilitation and Training
To provide the level of care required to habilitate, train and support severely & moderately developmental adults with minimal living skills.
Community Homes
To provide the most intensive community group living arrangement as a necessary component in the continuum of services for Intellectually & Developmentally Disabled Individuals.
Community Integration
To develop programs whose ultimate goal is to provide a community based resource for intermediate care intended to prepare the individuals for entry or re-entry into the mainstream of community living, to the fullest extent possible.
Employment Support
To become the employer of choice for persons seeking to grow, develop and assist in providing the services required and needed by the individuals we serve.
Our Commitment
RESULTS based on measurable goals
aligned with the organization
COLLABORATION within and across functions
STRATEGIC and CRITICAL thinking
FEEDBACK and COACHING for professional and personal development
TIMELY, EXEMPLARY and RESPONSIVE SERVICE in an accurate and professional manner
BRA's Vision
Our vision is to be a premier provider of services to persons with intellectual challenges and other disabilities as well as other support-dependent populations in the District of Columbia. We continue to distinguish ourselves by offering high-quality, person-centered services and supports· to the people we were blessed to be chosen by but also, BRA recognizes that a human services organization is only as good as its direct care staff. As such, BRA strives to hire, train and retain the best DSPs possible. BRA pays above the living wage and provides incentive bonuses for excellent performance by its staff.
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Habilitation Services
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Residential Services
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Employment Program
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Community Praise
“I am quite pleased and highly recommend Behavioral Research Associates, Inc. on over 35 yrs of excellent service to the Washington Metropolitan area. Keep up the Good work.”
Dr. Raymond W.
Analyst
“We were not expecting the overwhelming positive support from the BRAINC Staff and Management. Thank you for your service to the DMV community, we truly apperceive it."
Brian R.
Community Leader
“Behavioral Research Associates, Inc is a great place to works. The management and staff actually care about the people we support and us the service providers.”
Rachel L.
Service Provider
