Accessibility At The Wisconsin Center District
Our Midwestern hospitality extends to all visitors, including those who may need special accommodations for accessibility during meetings and events at the Wisconsin Center District.
Read below for more information on how Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre, and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena are fully accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
About the WCD
Learn more about the venues in the Wisconsin Center District campus.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Questions? Contact us
We would be happy to provide further assistance.