Haley Moss

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.
Moss now teaches undergraduate courses on autism, and has spoken at TedxUMiami in April 2022 about how she believes attention is ambiguous.
Publications / Awards
Paperback "The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook", (2021) Jessica Kingsley Publishing,
Paperback "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals", (2021) ABA Book Publishing,
Paperback "A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About!", (2014) Jessica Kingsley Publishing,
Paperback "Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About", (2010) AAPC Publishing,
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 "Ambassador", 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 competitive 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 Class 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
Ambassador, 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
Associate editor, Zoom Autism Magazine
Constituency Board, University of Miami/NSU CARD
Board of directors, Different Brains
Diversity Committee Co-chair, Miami-Dade Florida Association 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
1994 births
Living people
21st-century American artists
21st-century American women artists
Artists with autism
American artists with disabilities
American lawyers with disabilities
People from Boca Raton, Florida
Writers from Florida
University of Florida alumni
Pine Crest School alumni
American musicians with disabilities
American activists with disabilities
American writers with disabilities