# Recreation, Community & Family Life — SOAR Special Needs

- SOAR (Special Opportunities, Abilities, & Relationships) Special Needs was launched in September 2011 by Doc Hunsley. Doc is a retired pediatrician who developed a passion for individuals with special needs because of his son, Mark, who had Dravet Syndrome and autism. — *[Doc Hunsley, Aug 2023](/sessions/20230820_Doc_Hunsley_SOAR/notes.md)*

- Programs that Doc mentioned: — *[Doc Hunsley, Aug 2023](/sessions/20230820_Doc_Hunsley_SOAR/notes.md)*

- [Doc's lists of external resources](https://soarspecialneeds.org/external-resources/)

- [Agency Resources](https://soarspecialneeds.org/external-resources/agency-resources/)

- [Monthly Music Therapy - $5 per participant](https://soarspecialneeds.org/meaning-through-music/)

- [Adults with Special Needs Social Clubs - 2nd Tuesday of each month](https://soarspecialneeds.org/soar-social-clubs/)

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