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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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Autistic teen aims to aid others through her own, writing - The Autism News". helpcd.com. Archived from the original on 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  2. ^ a b c "Overcoming Obstacles". -Sun-Sentinel.
  3. ^ "Fundraiser for Lakewood Ranch Pinnacle Academy and autism". HeraldTribune.com.
  4. ^ Reuters Editorial (7 February 2012). "Florida's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program". Reuters. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Haley Moss (28 December 2022). "How Opening Up About My Autism Brought Me New Life". The Mighty.
  6. ^ "Teen with autism advises other 'different' kids". cnn.com.
  7. ^ "At conference Haley Moss gives first-hand insight into autism". Gainesville.com.
  8. ^ Joey Martinez, Alligator Contributing Writer (29 July 2014). "UF student publishes her second book". The Independent Florida Alligator.
  9. ^ "It's Okay To Be Different: How Opening Up About My Autism Brought Me New Life". Elite Daily. 22 September 2014.
  10. ^ ""Different Isn't Bad and It Isn't Less" Haley Moss Interview". Geek Club Books. 4 February 2016.
  11. ^ "Autism File Magazine October-November 2015". calameo.com.
  12. ^ a b c "Project Lifesaver International Inducts Teen Artist with Highly Functional Autism, Haley Moss, as New Ambassador". projectlifesaver.org.
  13. ^ a b "Tropical Nights". miami.edu. Archived from the original on 2016-02-07. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  14. ^ a b "Dan Marino Foundation Haley Moss - Greenspoon Marder Foundation". gmlawfoundation.org. Archived from the original on 2016-02-07. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  15. ^ a b "Haley Moss". huffingtonpost.com.
  16. ^ "2012 Florida Council for Exceptional Children Conference "A Taste of the Tropics"". Eventbrite.
  17. ^ http://media.law.miami.edu/hope/pdf/2015/miami-scholars-16-17-18.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  18. ^ Jackson, Dylan (January 14, 2019). "Twenty-One Years After Her Autism Diagnosis, Haley Moss Is Admitted to the Florida Bar". Daily Business Review.
  19. ^ "Woman with autism admitted to Florida Bar, becoming "first openly-autistic lawyer," employer says". www.cbsnews.com. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
  20. ^ "She may be Florida's first lawyer with autism. And she's out to change lives and minds". USA Today. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
  21. ^ "Extraordinarily different | University of Miami Development and Alumni Relations".
  22. ^ "TEDxUMiami | TED".
  23. ^ "The Ambiguity of Attention | Haley Moss | TEDxUMiami". YouTube.
  24. ^ "Haley Moss - Publications". 6 February 2019.
  25. ^ "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals".
  26. ^ http://www.girlslife.com/post/10762/haley-moss%7Ctitle=Get to Know Haley Moss|website=www.girlslife.com
  27. ^ "NSU to host unique expo for people with disabilitiesNSU News Room - NSU News Room". nova.edu.
  28. ^ a b c d "Supporters - Unicorn Children's Foundation". unicornchildrensfoundation.org.
  29. ^ "WXEL event wins second award - February 17, 2011 - Florida Weekly". floridaweekly.com.
  30. ^ Pier 22 Restaurant Patio Ballroom & Catering (31 March 2011). "Mattison's Riverside Hosts Art Across The Spectrum". Bradenton, FL Patch.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  31. ^ "2011 Yes I Can Award Winners". sped.org.
  32. ^ a b "Samsung Hope for Children Celebrates 10th Anniversary - Business Wire". businesswire.com. 8 June 2011.
  33. ^ "Pine Crest School ~ Pine Crest Seniors Recognized by Prestigious Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative". pinecrest.edu.
  34. ^ a b Reuters Editorial (7 February 2012). "Florida's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program". Reuters. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  35. ^ Rita Arens (July 6, 2016). "Announcing the #BlogHer16 Voices of the Year Honorees Bought to You by Merck for Mothers !". BlogHer. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  36. ^ "September 2012". broward.org. Archived from the original on 2016-02-07. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  37. ^ a b "Anderson Scholars Award - UFRF Professors and Faculty Honorees - UF Research Professors - UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences". ufl.edu.
  38. ^ "Max Tucci hosts South Florida's Young Leaders in Philanthropy October 21, 2013 in Boca Raton, Florida - Unicorn Children's Foundation". unicornchildrensfoundation.org. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  39. ^ "Birch Family Services Voices of Hope Honoree". birchfamilyservicesgala.com.
  40. ^ "First openly autistic Florida attorney, Haley Moss, honored at charity gala". newsweek.com. February 17, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
  41. ^ "Autism Spectrum Award Els for Autism". elsforautism.org. November 2019.
  42. ^ Moss, Haley. "Perspective | Hiring neurodiverse people like me can give companies a competitive advantage" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  43. ^ "Event Feature Artist, University of Miami". Artism. July 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25.
  44. ^ "Books & Books Coral Gables Second Annual Autism Awareness Forum". miami.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
  45. ^ "Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches - Project Hope - An Evening with Haley Moss". jcconline.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
  46. ^ http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1qwao/CSPFEBISSUEREVISE/resources/content/16.swf
  47. ^ "Art in Public Places". The Palm Beach Post. 15 Sep 2011 – via PressReader.
  48. ^ "Haley Moss with Dan Marino at WalkAbout Autism 2012". firstpost.com.
  49. ^ "Dance the Night Away at the 10th Annual Tropical Nights". miami.edu. Archived from the original on 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  50. ^ "2012 Florida Council for Exceptional Children Conference "A Taste of the Tropics"". Eventbrite.
  51. ^ "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.
  52. ^ "Coral Gables". Miami Herald.
  53. ^ "Meet Zoom Team | Zoom Autism Magazine on Geek Club Books". Archived from the original on 2019-06-30.
  54. ^ "Haley Moss | DIFFERENT BRAINS". www.differentbrains.org. Archived from the original on 2020-09-18.
  55. ^ "Leadership | MDFAWL - Florida Association for Women Lawyers". Mdfawl.
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