named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bylaws Committee
Maintains and updates the organization’s bylaws in alignment with national RID standards and member input
Consumer Relations Committee
Responsible for maintaining and improving relationships with Deaf consumers and consumer organizations
Finance Committee
Oversees the fiscal health of the organization and makes financial recommendations to the Board of Directors
Legislative Committee
Keeps membership informed about changes in laws, regulations, and policies affecting the interpreting profession
Nominations/Elections Committee
Recruits candidates for board positions and oversees the election process for organizational leadership
Professional Development Committee
Plans, coordinates, and implements workshops for interpreters, consumers, and agencies to support continuing education and skill advancement
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 2 activities
- Acting as liaison to national interpreting organizationsServes as a local liaison to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), supporting professional development, networking, and philanthropic engagement for the Rochester-area interpreting and Deaf communities.
- Maintaining community resource and education centerOperates a resource center with curated links, forums, and materials focused on interpreting, the Deaf community, and anti-racism topics to inform and support practitioners and interested individuals.
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Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
- Ensuring equitable and non-discriminatory practicesImplements non-discrimination policies across all operations, including service provision, volunteer and vendor selection, and community engagement.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Facilitating access to continuing education and credentialingAdministers a Certificate Maintenance Program, awards CEUs for workshops and college courses, and provides systems for individuals to earn and process CEUs and Certificates of Attendance, including for Independent Study and hosted events.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Offering membership with tiered benefits and supportProvides multiple membership categories—including Student, Supporting, Associate, Certified, and Organizational—with equal benefits such as reduced workshop fees, free processing of PINRA and academic coursework, and discounted CMP processing for members.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Providing professional interpreting servicesOffers professional interpreting services following best practices as an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, connecting the community with skilled and compassionate interpreters.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting professional development workshops and eventsOrganizes and hosts workshops and orientation events for interpreters at various locations, including the Hall of Justice, Rochester International Airport, and the Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office, covering topics such as substance use implications in ASL interpreting.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$54023%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -21.4%
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- BOCES Partner — Linked as a K-12 education provider employing interpreters through Monroe One.
- CNYRID Network — GVRRID recognizes CNYRID membership for fee waivers and collaborates on regional interpreter services.
- Center for Disability Rights Partner — Linked as a local advocacy organization for people with disabilities in New York.
- Deaf Refugee Advocacy Partner — Linked as a Rochester-based organization supporting Deaf refugees.
- Deaf Wellness Center Partner — Linked as a Rochester-based organization providing wellness services for the Deaf.
- Interpretek Partner — Linked as a freelance interpreter agency in Rochester.
- Keuka Interpreting Program Partner — Linked as a local interpreter education program.
- MCC ASL Department Partner — Linked as a local ASL education provider.
- Midnight Kommunications Partner — Linked as a freelance interpreter agency in Rochester.
- National Association of the Deaf Network — Linked as a national organization resource for the Deaf community.
- National Center for Deaf Health Research Partner — Linked as a research center at the University of Rochester Medical Center focused on Deaf health.
- RID Network — GVRRID members who are also members of RID have voting rights at GVRRID General Meetings
- RID Network — Member of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and approved by RID's Certification Maintenance Program to sponsor continuing education activities.
- RIT/NTID Partner — Hosts professional development workshops in collaboration with RIT/NTID.
- RIT/NTID Interpreting Program Partner — Linked as a local interpreter education program.
- Regional Center for Independent Living Partner — Linked as a local organization supporting people with disabilities in Monroe County.
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Network — Official affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Inc. Network — Linked as a national professional organization for interpreters.
- Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Inc Network — GVRRID operates as an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Inc (RID), serving local members and acting as a liaison between them and the national organization.
- Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf Network — GVRRID is an affiliated chapter of the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID), representing the Western New York region.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Collaborates with RIT for interpreter education and professional development, including adjunct teaching and program involvement.
- Rochester Recreation Club of the Deaf Partner — Linked as a local Deaf community organization in Rochester.
- Sign Language Connection, Inc. Partner — Linked as a freelance interpreter agency in Rochester.
- University of Rochester ASL Department Partner — Linked as a local ASL education provider.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Partner — Interpreters affiliated with GVRRID provide services at URMC, and board members are employed there as staff interpreters.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Partner — Linked as a provider of interpreting services at Strong Hospital and affiliates.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Professional Development Networkmethodology: collaborative-professional-developmentBy fostering a collaborative community of interpreters through shared best practices, ongoing dialogue, and professional support, the organization strengthens interpreter capacity and service quality because peer-driven learning and collective standards promote higher professional engagement and accountability.
- Registry-Based Service Coordinationmethodology: registry-based service coordinationBy organizing a regional registry of qualified interpreters, the organization improves access to interpreting services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing consumers because centralized, reliable access to a professional network reduces communication barriers and strengthens service delivery.