Accessibility At The Wisconsin Center District

Getting There

All Three Of The Wisconsin Center District Facilities (Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre, and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena) Are Accessible By Public Transit.

Parking (Accessible) Yes Yes Yes Shared lots. Nearby parking lots & structures also have ADA spaces.
Public Transit (Nearest routes) Blue, Gold, 12, 14, 23, 30, 30X, 31, 80, Wisconsin Coach 33, 80 19, 33, 80 Adjacent, or within one block. Visit ridemcts.com for more info.
Curbside Passenger Drop-off Yes Yes Yes  
Public Entrances (Accessible) Yes Yes Yes  
Employee Entrance (Accessible) Yes* Yes Yes Wheelchair lifts
Ramps (Public Entrances) Yes Yes Yes  
Skywalks to Hotels, etc. (Accessible) Yes No* No*

*Skywalks connected to Baird Center only

 

Navigating The Facility

Service Animals Are Welcome At Wisconsin Center District Facilities (Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre, and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.)

Ramps (Internal to different grades/same floor) N/A Yes Yes  
Signage (Braille) Yes Yes Yes  
Elevators (Accessible) Yes Yes Yes* Arena elevator travels between ground and main floors only
Restrooms (Accessible) Yes Yes Yes* 2 Arena restrooms are not fully accessible
Restrooms (Family/Gender Neutral) No Yes No  
Service Animals Welcome Yes Yes Yes

 

 

Resources And Amenities

Sign Language Interpreters Are Available At All Facilities Upon Request (Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre, and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.)

Concession Counters Yes Yes Yes  
Box Office Counters (Accessible Height) Yes Yes Yes  
Drinking Fountains (Accessible Height) Yes Yes

Yes

 
Seating (Accessible) N/A* Yes Yes *Call 414-908-6035 or email boxoffice@wcd.org
House Telephones (Volume-Control) Yes Yes Yes  
Pay Phone (TTY) Yes Yes Yes  
Assistive-listening System Yes* Yes Yes* *Portable transmitters - by client arrangement
Sign Language Interpreter Yes* Yes* Yes* 10-14 day advance request. Contact boxoffice@wcd.org
Wheelchair/Scooter Rentals No No No  
Cane/Crutch Rentals No No No