OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM (OPWDD)

13 Vienna St | 585-325-4910

At Baden Street Settlement, we offer Recreational Respite Services for individuals ages 5 to 30. Our program focuses on recreational, social, and community integration through a variety of activities, including travel to local outings and events. These services aim to enhance social connections, foster personal growth, and provide a safe, supportive environment for all participants.

Our site-based services include a range of inclusive activities such as:

Access to an open gym for free play and sports
A state-of-the-art Digital Arts Gaming Center for creative and interactive experiences
Academic enrichment programs, including educational support and tutoring
Arts and crafts, drum circles, dance classes, and other creative outlets
A variety of recreational activities tailored to individual interests

In addition, we organize regular trips to community events, including visits to the theater, concerts, outdoor activities, and more, ensuring that participants have opportunities to explore new experiences and enjoy local culture.

HCBS Waiver Program Enrollment
If you are enrolled in the HCBS Waiver Program, please contact your Care Manager for assistance with the application process to fully access our services.

We are committed to providing a holistic and inclusive environment where participants can thrive and build meaningful connections within their community.

If you are not yet enrolled in the HCBS Waiver, you can begin the application process here: OPWDD Front Door Application

Carol Robinson

Director of Youth and Family Services

Email: crobinson@badenstreet.org

Carol Robinson is from Rockingham NC. She has lived in Rochester, NY since she was 16 years old. She started working for Baden Street in 1995 as a Toddler Teacher. Since then she has had several positions in the Early Childhood Department. Carol has had great experience working with the families in the Northeast section of the city. She attended Monroe High School and shortly thereafter decided that she wanted to work in the Human Service field, so she went on to earn her Associates Degree in Human Services at Monroe Community College. There Carol decided that she wanted to work in a community is where she would be most impactful. Carol is currently the Pre-K Director and works in the daycare center as the Assistant Director and Educational Coordinator. She is currently enrolled at Empire State College working on a BA in Early Childhood. Her hobbies are reading, hanging out with her 3 grandchildren and traveling whenever work permits.