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"^[15] and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for her efforts, talents and philanthropy.^[16]

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.^[17]

On January 11, 2019, she was admitted to the Florida bar as a professionally licensed attorney^[18] and the first openly autistic female attorney in the State of Florida.^[19][20]

Moss now teaches undergraduate courses on autism,^[21] and has spoken at TedxUMiami^[22] in April 2022 about how she believes attention is ambiguous.^[23]

Publications / Awards

• Paperback "The Young Autistic Adult's Independence Handbook", (2021) Jessica Kingsley Publishing, ISBN 978-1787757578^[24]
• Paperback "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals", (2021) ABA Book Publishing, ISBN 9781641058957^[25]
• 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^[26]
• DisAbilities Expo "Outstanding Leadership Award", Broward County, FL, October, 2010^[27]
• Unicorn Foundation "Award for Continuous and Generous Support", Boca Raton, Florida., March, 2011^[28]
• WXEL TV and the Garnet Society "Future Women with Wings and Wisdom" award recipient at Mar-A-Lago, Palm Beach, FL., March, 2011^[29]
• MAAP Services, "Art Across the Spectrum Star of Hope Award", Bradenton/Sarasota, FL., March, 2011^[30]
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) "Yes I Can!" International Award in the Arts, Washington, D.C., April, 2011^[31]
• 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^[32]
• Prudential Spirit of Community Award, Distinguished Finalist, State of Florida, February, 2012^[33][34]
• President's Volunteer Service Award, February, 2012^[34]
• Blogher Voices of the Year Honoree, July, 2016^[35]
• "Haley Moss Appreciation Day" Proclamation, Broward County, Florida, June 26, 2012^[36]
• "Gators of Tomorrow" Top 25 Freshman at the University of Florida, April, 2013^[37]
• Unicorn Foundation "Young Leaders in Philanthropy Award" October, 2012^[38]
• University of Florida Anderson Scholar, September, 2014^[37]
• Birch Family Services "Voices of Hope Award Honoree" New York, NY, May 2018^[39]
• Unicorn Children's Foundation "Youth in Service Award" February, 2019^[40]
• Alumni Leadership Award, University of Miami School of Law Society of Bar & Gavel, April 2019^{[citation needed]}
• "Autism Spectrum Award Els for Autism", Oct 2019^[41]
• "Hiring neurodiverse people like me can give companies a competitive advantage", Washington Post, Oct 2019^[42]

Projects / Events

• Contributing Artist, University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University CARD, 2009–2012^[43]
• Panel Speaker, Books and Books, March, 2010^[44]
• Event Feature Artist," Walk About Autism", Dan Marino Foundation, January, 2011
• Event Feature Artist, "Project Hope",^[45]
• Event Feature Artist, Unicorn Foundation, March, 2011^[28]
• Event Artist, Making Autistic Strides "Melody of Hope" concert, March, 2011^[46]
• Event Feature Artist and "Teen Hero" honoree, Samsung "Hope For Children" charity fundraiser, New York City, June, 2011^[32]
• Event Feature Artist, City of Boca Raton "Art in Public Places", 15 September 2011^[47]
• 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^[48]
• Event Contributing Artist, Unicorn Foundation, February, 2012^[28]
• Event Feature Artist, University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University CARD "Tropical Nights" 10th Anniversary fundraiser, May, 2012^[49]
• Event Feature Artist, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Florida, October, 2012^[50]
• Event Panel Speaker, "Transitions:2013" Conference, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, February, 2013^[51]
• Event Contributing Artist and Supporter, Unicorn Foundation, March, 2013^[28]
• Coral Gables Police Department Co-Host "The Wallet Card for Autism Spectrum Disorder Residents", February 2015^[52]
• Contributing writer, "The Huffington Post", October 2015 to present^[15]
• 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