DWR's first official board in 1991: Sally Taylor, Thelma Bohli, Barbara Ray Holcomb, Diane Carlile, DWR President Cindy Mann, Mary Mowl, Jackie Schertz, Dorothy Wilkins, and Kathy Holzwarth.

1981 DWR began as a support group under the sponsorship of the Mental Health Chapter of the Health Association of Rochester. Workshops were set up to bring together deaf women from all over Rochester who shared common problems that are manifested not only by femaleness, but also by deafness.

1986 DWR was functioning as an independent group, operating on fees collected from workshops and profits from fundraisers. DWR continued to strive for the betterment of deaf women in our society.

1990 There was a need to become an official organization, so a steering committee was formed to develop by-laws. DWR officially became an organization in 1991, serving as a program under the Empire State Association of the Deaf (ESAD).

1997 DWR gained incorporation status, and soon became tax exempt. In the summer, DWR hosted the Deaf Women United National Conference in Rochester.

1997 DWR gained incorporation status, and soon became tax exempt. In the summer, DWR hosted the Deaf Women United National Conference in Rochester.

2006 DWR celebrated its 25th anniversary with a brunch celebration.

First logo from the 1979 Upstate New York Deaf Women Conference	Second logo from 1981 after DWR became an independent organization, designed by a hearing intern working with the group	Current logo since 1991, designed by David Michalowski

The Deaf Women of Rochester logo was designed showing a sturdy tree, full of leaves, and its roots firmly established in the ground.

The trunk represent Deaf women grouped together with the common bond of deafness, and the roots represents the form foundation of confidence, self-esteem, and knowledge, drawing its nourishment from the earth below.

Its branches encourage these women to reach out in networking and providing support among themselves and others who are eager to feel belonged.