Additional Resources for Travelers With Disabilities
The following agencies and resources may be able to answer any additional questions you have relating to accessibility in Milwaukee.
Hospitals
Emergency medical care is available at the following hospitals. Dial 9-1-1 to report a medical emergency.
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
2900 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 649-6000
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-3000
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
8915 W. Connell Ct.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-2000
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee
2301 N. Lake Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 291-1000
Transit & Equipment Rental
Taxis with wheelchair ramps and/or lifts are not available in Milwaukee. Private, wheelchair accessible and non-emergency transportation is provided by the following businesses:
Choice Care Transport
(414) 393-1944
Tootl Transport
(414) 376-2222
Transtar Medical Transport
(800) 972-808
Medical equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, and hover lifts, is available to rent from several local businesses. Rates, conditions and delivery or pickup terms vary.
Knueppel Healthcare Services, Inc.
(414) 258-2800
MetroCare Home Medical & Rehab Equipment, Inc.
(262) 250-0820
Community Organizations
IndependenceFirst
(414) 291-7520 (V/TTY)
Aging Resource Center of Milwaukee
(866) 229-9695
[email protected]
Milwaukee County Disability Services Division
(414) 289-6660 (Voice)
(414) 289-8559 (TTY/TTD)
Additional Resources
Universal Changing Table Interactive Map
Part of the Changing Spaces Campaign, this interactive map details universal changing tables around the United States.
Performing Arts and Entertainment Venue Accessibility Information
Featuring eight popular Milwaukee entertainment venues, Half Access is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making live music accessible. Their database provides accessibility info for local venues to help prepare disabled folks on what to expect before arriving at a show.