Haley Moss is an attorney, contemporary American pop art artist, author and advocate for people with disabilities. Diagnosed at age three with high-functioning autism, she has been recognized by Project Lifesaver, University of Miami, Dan Marino Foundation, "Hope for Children" and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for her efforts, talents and philanthropy.

Moss attended the Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida., holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from the University of Florida, a Miami Scholar and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.

On January 11, 2019, she was admitted to the Florida bar as a professionally licensed attorney and the first openly autistic female attorney in the State of Florida.

Contents

• 1 Publications / Awards
• 2 Projects / Events
• 3 Organizations / Public Service
• 4 See also
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Publications / Awards

• Paperback "A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!", (2014) Jessica Kingsley Publishing, ISBN:978-1849059848
• Paperback "Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About", (2010) AAPC Publishing, ISBN:978-1934575628
• DisAbilities Expo "Outstanding Leadership Award", Broward County, FL, October, 2010
• Unicorn Foundation "Award for Continuous and Generous Support", Boca Raton, Florida., March, 2011
• WXEL TV and the Garnet Society "Future Women with Wings and Wisdom" award recipient at Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, FL., March, 2011
• MAAP Services, "Art Across the Spectrum Star of Hope Award", Bradenton/Sarasota, FL., March, 2011
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) "Yes I Can!" International Award in the Arts, Washington, D.C., April, 2011
• Project Lifesaver International "Amb*ador", Palm Beach Gardens, FL., April, 2011
• Samsung "Hope for Children" 10th Anniversary "Teen Hero" honoree, Cipriani, New York, NY., June, 2011
• Prudential Spirit of Community Award, Distinguished Finalist, State of Florida, February, 2012
• President's Volunteer Service Award, February, 2012
• Blogher Voices of the Year Honoree, July, 2016
• "Haley Moss Appreciation Day" Proclamation, Broward County, Florida, June 26, 2012
• "Gators of Tomorrow" Top 25 Freshman at the University of Florida, April, 2013
• Unicorn Foundation "Young Leaders in Philanthropy Award" October, 2012
• University of Florida Anderson Scholar, September, 2014
• Birch Family Services "Voices of Hope Award Honoree" New York, NY, May 2018
• Unicorn Children's Foundation "Youth in Service Award" February, 2019
• Alumni Leadership Award, University of Miami School of Law Society of Bar & Gavel, April 2019
• "Autism Spectrum Award Els for Autism", Oct 2019
• "Hiring neurodiverse people like me can give companies a compe*ive advantage", Washington Post, Oct 2019

Projects / Events

• Contributing Artist, University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University CARD, 2009–2012
• Panel Speaker, Books and Books, March, 2010
• Event Feature Artist," Walk About Autism", Dan Marino Foundation, January, 2011
• Event Feature Artist, "Project Hope",
• Event Feature Artist, Unicorn Foundation, March, 2011
• Event Artist, Making Autistic Strides "Melody of Hope" concert, March, 2011
• Event Feature Artist and "Teen Hero" honoree, Samsung "Hope For Children" charity fundraiser, New York City, June, 2011
• Event Feature Artist, City of Boca Raton "Art in Public Places", September, 2011
• Event Panel Speaker, "Transitions:2012" Conference, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, January, 2012
• Event Feature Artist," 2nd Annual Walk About Autism", Sun Life Stadium, Dan Marino Foundation, Miami, Florida, January, 2012
• Event Contributing Artist, Unicorn Foundation, February, 2012
• Event Feature Artist, University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University CARD "Tropical Nights" 10th Anniversary fundraiser, May, 2012
• Event Feature Artist, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Florida, October, 2012
• Event Panel Speaker, "Transitions:2013" Conference, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, February, 2013
• Event Contributing Artist and Supporter, Unicorn Foundation, March, 2013
• Coral Gables Police Department Co-Host "The Wallet Card for Autism Spectrum Disorder Residents", February 2015
• Contributing writer, "The Huffington Post", October 2015 to present
• Student Commencement Speaker, University of Miami School of Law Cl* of 2018, May 2018 University of Miami School of Law Commencement Ceremony on Livestream
• 2018 Community Inclusion Award Publix Self-Advocate of the Year, Special Needs Advisory Coalition/Unicorn Children's Foundation, October 2018

Organizations / Public Service

• Amb*ador, Project Lifesaver
• Contributor, Dan Marino Foundation
• Contributor, University of Miami/NSU CARD Tropical Nights
• Board of Directors, University of Miami/NSU CARD
• Junior Board Member, Unicorn Children's Foundation
• *ociate Editor, Zoom Autism Magazine
• Cons*uency Board, University of Miami/NSU CARD
• Board of Directors, Different Brains
• Diversity Committee Co-chair, Miami-Dade Florida *ociation for Women Lawyers
• Milestones National Autism 2020 Conference Planning Committee

See also

• List of first women lawyers and judges in Florida

References

External links

• Official website
• Official Twitter account