2008 P&A / CAP Annual Meeting
New Orleans Information

CLOSEST HOSPITALS/CLINICS

Touro Infirmary
1404 Foucher St.
504-897-7011
www.touro.com

Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave.
504-988-5800
www.tuhc.com

Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Hospital
1514 Jefferson Highway
800-874-8984
www.ochsner.org

Children's Hospital
200 Henry Clay Ave.
504-899-9511
www.chnola.org

WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION

Please call New Orleans Regional Transit Authority at the following numbers:

Joe Watkins
(504) 827-8332

Karen Sider
(504) 827-8323

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE COMPANIES

WWTI Services
2237 Northbrook Dr
Gretna, LA 70056-4508
(504) 393-0064

New Orleans Resources for Independent Living, Inc. (RIL)
3616 S I-10 Service Road W, Ste 1111
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 522-1955

COMPANIES THAT RENT/REPAIR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Mr. Wheelchair
1201 Jefferson Hwy.
Jefferson, LA  70123
(504) 834-2810
www.mrwheelchair.com

Lambert Patient Aids
501 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA  70005
(504) 833-5080

TOP 7 THINGS TO DO WHILE IN NEW ORLEANS
as suggested by the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau
(for other ideas, go to www.24nola.com )

1. Cafe du Monde for breakfast – beignets & coffee (inexpensive, outdoors (open-air), and wonderful sights all around – musicians, performers, and Jackson Square just across the street!)

2. Carriage Ride/Tour through French Quarter (try Royal Carriages).

3. Audubon Zoo – take a cab uptown to the Riverbend area (about 20 minutes from downtown) and enjoy the fascinating swamp exhibit that makes the zoo so unique! Located in the middle of Audubon Park, the zoo is surrounded by beautiful oak trees with Spanish moss.

4. "Go Antiquing" on Magazine Street – or just walking. If you hit the area of Magazine right at 8th street, you'll find a great pocket with antique shops, trendy boutiques, funky restaurants, and pretty architecture. Fun for a lunch and stroll.

5. Arts District Walk – wander around the arts/warehouse district to see the many gems there, including the National World War II Museum. They are in the middle of expanding, and it's already a wonderful spot as is!

6. French Market Stroll – walk through the French Quarter from Canal all the way to Esplanade. Wander through the French Market at the end to see all the crafts; then turn onto Esplanade Avenue and marvel at the absolutely gorgeous houses!

7. Eat out at one of the restaurants in or around the Quarter to soak up the true New Orleans vibe!