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date: "2023-08-20"
speaker: "Doc Hunsley"
organization: "Founder, SOAR Special Needs"
topic: "SOAR Special Needs Programs"
blurb: "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."
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# Doc Hunsley - SOAR Special Needs Programs

**Date:** 2023-08-20  
**Organization:** Founder, 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.

## Notes from August 20th - Doc Hunsley - SOAR Special Needs

Programs that Doc mentioned:

- [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/)