Membership
Join as a DWR Member by completing the online form below.
Membership Renewal Period: September 15th - November 3rd, 2025
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📢 Deaf Women of Rochester – Annual Membership Fees Update 📢
Member/Associate Membership Fees
(Effective September 15, 2025)
1 Year - $20, no savings
3 Years - $50, Save $10
5 Years - $85, Save $15
​Membership costs $20, and it includes:
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Ability to hold office and/or serve on DWR committees, be entitled to one vote each on
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Admission discounts to DWR events.
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Receive notifications of upcoming events and other news and information.​
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Hearing women may join as associate members for $20
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Associate members will not be eligible to serve on committees, vote or hold office.
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Students may join as student members for $10 (Must show student ID)
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Students will not be eligible to hold office.​
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​Moved to a new address or changed email? READ THIS!
If you have moved to a new home address or changed your email address recently, please contact DWR secretary to update the mailing list.
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Perks | Member | Associate Member* | Student Member** | Non-Member |
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Membership Fee | $20+ | $20+ | $10 | N/A |
Event/Education program/Activity/ Retreat Admission (Discounted/Free) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full Admission Fee |
Notifications, updates, announcements via Email | Yes | Yes | Yes | Only If Relevant |
Access to Private Facebook Group | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Access to Public Facebook Page/Instagram | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Access to DWR Website | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Eligibility to Hold Office | Yes | No | No | No |
Eligibility to Serve on Committees | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Participation in Annual General Meetings | Yes | No | Yes | No |
* Hearing women: CODA, interpreter
** Student ID Discount
Why the Change?
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Rising Costs – Event, program, food, and room reservation, outreach expenses have increased.
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Sustaining Quality – Your membership helps us maintain and improve our activities, workshops, and advocacy work.
By choosing a 3-year or 5-year membership, you not only save money, but you also give our organization the stability to grow and serve you better.
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Important Notes:
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Admission to DWR events is subject to availability.
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Once tickets are sold out, a waiting list will be maintained, and members will be notified if additional tickets become available.