Haley Moss Explained

Haley Moss is an attorney, contemporary American pop art artist, author and advocate for people with disabilities.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]} Diagnosed at age three with high-functioning autism,^[2] she has been recognized by Project Lifesaver,^[12] University of Miami,^[13] Dan Marino Foundation,^[14] "Hope for Children" and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for her efforts, talents and philanthropy.^[15]

Moss attended the Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.,^[2] 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.^[16]

On January 11, 2019, she was admitted to the Florida bar as a professionally licensed attorney^[17] and the first openly autistic female attorney in the State of Florida.^{[18] [19]}

Moss now teaches undergraduate courses on autism,^[20] and has spoken at TedxUMiami^[21] in April 2022 about how she believes attention is ambiguous.^[22]

Publications / Awards

• Paperback "The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook", (2021) Jessica Kingsley Publishing, ^[23]
• Paperback "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals", (2021) ABA Book Publishing, ^[24]
• 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, ^[25]
• DisAbilities Expo "Outstanding Leadership Award", Broward County, FL, October, 2010^[26]
• Unicorn Foundation "Award for Continuous and Generous Support", Boca Raton, Florida., March, 2011^[27]
• WXEL TV and the Garnet Society "Future Women with Wings and Wisdom" award recipient at Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, FL., March, 2011^[28]
• MAAP Services, "Art Across the Spectrum Star of Hope Award", Bradenton/Sarasota, FL., March, 2011^[29]
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) "Yes I Can!" International Award in the Arts, Washington, D.C., April, 2011^[30]
• Project Lifesaver International "Ambassador", Palm Beach Gardens, FL., April, 2011^[12]
• Samsung "Hope for Children" 10th Anniversary "Teen Hero" honoree, Cipriani, New York, NY., June, 2011^[31]
• Prudential Spirit of Community Award, Distinguished Finalist, State of Florida, February, 2012^{[32] [33]}
• President's Volunteer Service Award, February, 2012^[33]
• Blogher Voices of the Year Honoree, July, 2016^[34]
• "Haley Moss Appreciation Day" Proclamation, Broward County, Florida, June 26, 2012^[35]
• "Gators of Tomorrow" Top 25 Freshman at the University of Florida, April, 2013^[36]
• Unicorn Foundation "Young Leaders in Philanthropy Award" October, 2012^[37]
• University of Florida Anderson Scholar, September, 2014^[36]
• Birch Family Services "Voices of Hope Award Honoree" New York, NY, May 2018^[38]
• Unicorn Children's Foundation "Youth in Service Award" February, 2019^[39]
• Alumni Leadership Award, University of Miami School of Law Society of Bar & Gavel, April 2019
• "Autism Spectrum Award Els for Autism", Oct 2019^[40]
• "Hiring neurodiverse people like me can give companies a competitive advantage", Washington Post, Oct 2019^[41]

Projects / Events

• Contributing Artist, University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University CARD, 2009–2012^[42]
• Panel Speaker, Books and Books, March, 2010^[43]
• Event Feature Artist," Walk About Autism", Dan Marino Foundation, January, 2011
• Event Feature Artist, "Project Hope",^[44]
• Event Feature Artist, Unicorn Foundation, March, 2011^[27]
• Event Artist, Making Autistic Strides "Melody of Hope" concert, March, 2011^[45]
• Event Feature Artist and "Teen Hero" honoree, Samsung "Hope For Children" charity fundraiser, New York City, June, 2011^[31]
• Event Feature Artist, City of Boca Raton "Art in Public Places", 15 September 2011^[46]
• 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^[47]
• Event Contributing Artist, Unicorn Foundation, February, 2012^[27]
• Event Feature Artist, University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University CARD "Tropical Nights" 10th Anniversary fundraiser, May, 2012^[48]
• Event Feature Artist, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Florida, October, 2012^[49]
• Event Panel Speaker, "Transitions:2013" Conference, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, February, 2013^[50]
• Event Contributing Artist and Supporter, Unicorn Foundation, March, 2013^[27]
• Coral Gables Police Department Co-Host "The Wallet Card for Autism Spectrum Disorder Residents", February 2015^[51]
• Contributing writer, "The Huffington Post", October 2015 to present^[52]
• 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^[12]
• Contributor, Dan Marino Foundation^[14]
• Contributor, University of Miami/NSU CARD Tropical Nights^[13]
• Board of directors, University of Miami/NSU CARD
• Junior Board Member, Unicorn Children's Foundation
• Associate editor, Zoom Autism Magazine^[53]
• Constituency Board, University of Miami/NSU CARD
• Board of directors, Different Brains^[54]
• Diversity Committee Co-chair, Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers^[55]
• Milestones National Autism 2020 Conference Planning Committee

See also

• List of first women lawyers and judges in Florida

External links

• Official website
• Official Twitter account

Notes and References

1. Web site: Autistic teen aims to aid others through her own, writing - The Autism News. helpcd.com. 2014-01-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20160718113712/http://helpcd.com/theautismnews/2010/04/23/autistic-teen-aims-to-aid-others-through-her-art-writing/. 2016-07-18. dead.
2. Web site: Overcoming Obstacles. -Sun-Sentinel.
3. Web site: Fundraiser for Lakewood Ranch Pinnacle Academy and autism. HeraldTribune.com.
4. Web site: Florida's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program. https://archive.today/20130201065906/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/07/idUS135179+07-Feb-2012+BW20120207. dead. 1 February 2013. Reuters Editorial. 7 February 2012. Reuters.
5. Web site: How Opening Up About My Autism Brought Me New Life. Haley Moss. The Mighty. 28 December 2022 .
6. Web site: Teen with autism advises other 'different' kids. cnn.com.
7. Web site: At conference Haley Moss gives first-hand insight into autism. Gainesville.com.
8. Web site: UF student publishes her second book. Joey Martinez, Alligator Contributing Writer. 29 July 2014. The Independent Florida Alligator.
9. Web site: It's Okay To Be Different: How Opening Up About My Autism Brought Me New Life. 22 September 2014. Elite Daily.
10. Web site: "Different Isn't Bad and It Isn't Less" Haley Moss Interview. Geek Club Books. 4 February 2016.
11. Web site: Autism File Magazine October-November 2015. calameo.com.
12. Web site: Project Lifesaver International Inducts Teen Artist with Highly Functional Autism, Haley Moss, as New Ambassador. projectlifesaver.org.
13. Web site: Tropical Nights. miami.edu. 2016-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207051421/http://www.miami.edu/index.php/news/releases/tropical_nights/. 2016-02-07. dead.
14. Web site: Dan Marino Foundation Haley Moss - Greenspoon Marder Foundation. gmlawfoundation.org. 2016-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207075146/http://www.gmlawfoundation.org/dan-marino-foundation-haley-moss. 2016-02-07. dead.
15. Web site: 2012 Florida Council for Exceptional Children Conference "A Taste of the Tropics". Eventbrite.
16. http://media.law.miami.edu/hope/pdf/2015/miami-scholars-16-17-18.pdf
17. Web site: Twenty-One Years After Her Autism Diagnosis, Haley Moss Is Admitted to the Florida Bar. Dylan. Jackson. January 14, 2019. Daily Business Review.
18. Web site: Woman with autism admitted to Florida Bar, becoming "first openly-autistic lawyer," employer says. www.cbsnews.com. 19 February 2019 . en-US. 2019-03-05.
19. Web site: She may be Florida's first lawyer with autism. And she's out to change lives and minds. USA Today. en. 2019-03-05.
20. Web site: Extraordinarily different | University of Miami Development and Alumni Relations .
21. Web site: TEDxUMiami | TED .
22. Web site: The Ambiguity of Attention | Haley Moss | TEDxUMiami . . 24 October 2022 .
23. Web site: Haley Moss - Publications . 6 February 2019 .
24. Web site: Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals.
25. http://www.girlslife.com/post/10762/haley-moss|title=Get to Know Haley Moss|website=www.girlslife.com
26. Web site: NSU to host unique expo for people with disabilitiesNSU News Room - NSU News Room. nova.edu.
27. Web site: Supporters - Unicorn Children's Foundation. unicornchildrensfoundation.org.
28. Web site: WXEL event wins second award - February 17, 2011 - Florida Weekly. floridaweekly.com.
29. Web site: Mattison's Riverside Hosts Art Across The Spectrum. Pier 22 Restaurant Patio Ballroom & Catering. 31 March 2011. Bradenton, FL Patch.
30. Web site: 2011 Yes I Can Award Winners. sped.org.
31. Web site: Samsung Hope for Children Celebrates 10th Anniversary - Business Wire. 8 June 2011. businesswire.com.
32. Web site: Pine Crest School ~ Pine Crest Seniors Recognized by Prestigious Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative. pinecrest.edu.
33. Web site: Florida's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program. https://web.archive.org/web/20160215211047/http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS135179+07-Feb-2012+BW20120207. dead. 15 February 2016. Reuters Editorial. 7 February 2012. Reuters.
34. Web site: Announcing the #BlogHer16 Voices of the Year Honorees Bought to You by Merck for Mothers !. Rita Arens. July 6, 2016. BlogHer. March 12, 2018.
35. Web site: September 2012. broward.org. 2016-02-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207050049/http://www.broward.org/Commission/District3/Newsletter/Editions/Pages/September2012.aspx. 2016-02-07. dead.
36. Web site: Anderson Scholars Award - UFRF Professors and Faculty Honorees - UF Research Professors - UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. ufl.edu.
37. Web site: Max Tucci hosts South Florida's Young Leaders in Philanthropy October 21, 2013 in Boca Raton, Florida - Unicorn Children's Foundation. unicornchildrensfoundation.org. February 6, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207050456/http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/press/press-releases/max-tucci-hosts-south-floridas-young-leaders-in-philanthropy-october-21-2013-in-boca-raton-fl/. February 7, 2016. dead.
38. Web site: Birch Family Services Voices of Hope Honoree. birchfamilyservicesgala.com.
39. Web site: First openly autistic Florida attorney, Haley Moss, honored at charity gala. February 17, 2019. newsweek.com. February 23, 2019.
40. Web site: Autism Spectrum Award Els for Autism. elsforautism.org. November 2019 .
41. Web site: Perspective | Hiring neurodiverse people like me can give companies a competitive advantage. Haley. Moss. www.washingtonpost.com.
42. Web site: Event Feature Artist, University of Miami. Artism. July 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20120525221942/http://www.miami.edu/index.php/news/releases/tropical_nights/ . 2012-05-25 .
43. Web site: Books & Books Coral Gables Second Annual Autism Awareness Forum. miami.edu. 2011-06-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20120320114303/http://www.miami.edu/index.php/news/releases/books_books_coral_gables_2nd_annual_autism_awareness_forum/. 2012-03-20. dead.
44. Web site: Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches - Project Hope - An Evening with Haley Moss. jcconline.com. 2016-02-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20131223190659/http://www.jcconline.com/index.php?src=events. 2013-12-23. dead.
45. http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1qwao/CSPFEBISSUEREVISE/resources/content/16.swf
46. News: 281655366799362/textview --> Art in Public Places. PressReader. subscription. The Palm Beach Post. 15 Sep 2011.
47. Web site: Haley Moss with Dan Marino at WalkAbout Autism 2012. firstpost.com.
48. Web site: Dance the Night Away at the 10th Annual Tropical Nights. miami.edu. 2016-02-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20160215160237/http://www.miami.edu/index.php/news/releases/dance_the_night_away_at_the_10th_annual_tropical_nights/. 2016-02-15. dead.
49. Web site: 2012 Florida Council for Exceptional Children Conference "A Taste of the Tropics". Eventbrite.
50. Web site: Haley Moss, friend and advocate of The Dan Marino Foundation, relays her experiences as a freshman at the University of Florida to prospective coll... - Pinteres.... Pinterest.
51. Web site: Coral Gables. Miami Herald.
52. Web site: Haley Moss. huffingtonpost.com.
53. Web site: Meet Zoom Team | Zoom Autism Magazine on Geek Club Books. https://web.archive.org/web/20190630090651/https://geekclubbooks.com/meet-zoom-team/. 2019-06-30 .
54. Web site: Haley Moss DIFFERENT BRAINS . www.differentbrains.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200918190722/https://www.differentbrains.org/staff-member/haley-moss/ . 2020-09-18.
55. Web site: Leadership | MDFAWL - Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Mdfawl.