ASCR and RAI - ASCR is the Association of Specialists in Cleaning 
and Restoration that was established in 1946. The name of the organization
was recently changed to RIA (Restoration Industry Association). RIA and ASCR
is a professional association comprising more than 1,300 member
organizations representing over 20,000 cleaning and restoration
professionals. RIA members have access and exposure to the greatest
collection of expertise in business, their fellow members. That knowledge and
expertise is shared during the annual convention, year-round training
classes, specialized schools, accreditation and certification programs that
provide members with opportunities to increase their technical knowledge and
facilitate their career growth.