Austin Whitney

Founder of Ten Fifty Entertainment

Austin Whitney, Esq the Founder of Ten Fifty Entertainment, the leading ADA Compliance consultants in the entertainment and sports industries,  Austin has been in a wheelchair since 2007 and received his JD from UC Berkeley School of Law. He currently serves as the ADA Compliance Director for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Coachella Music and Arts Festival, Bonnaroo, PGA Championship and has worked on over 600 large-scale events in his career.  Austin is a recognized expert in the field, having presented on "ADA Compliance at Temporary Events" at the National ADA Symposium in 2022, and has also been a speaker on the topic at Fest Forums, XLive, the Municipal Special Events Conference, and for the International Association of Venue Managers. He also founded Accessible Festivals – a 501-C-3 organization dedicated to improving accessibility in the live entertainment industry. More information can be found at accessibilitylive.com and accessiblefestivals.com

Accessibility Live prides itself on being at the forefront of providing comprehensive accessibility and inclusion programs across the country. The company is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all patrons, regardless of their abilities. What sets Accessibility Live apart is our team of a dozen ACTCP certified coordinators, who bring unparalleled legal knowledge of Title III ADA compliance to the table. Since our inception in 2014, we have successfully collaborated with over six hundred events across the US and Canada. With a presence in over 30 states and local staff in all regions, we work closely with over 100 live events each year. Our client portfolio is diverse, and includes some of the most prominent names in the sports and entertainment industry, such as F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Coachella Music and Arts Festival, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, EDC, the PGA of America, and many more.