Recreation and Leisure Studies 

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Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Southern Maine
Program and course offerings, definitions, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Maine CITE
A glossary of assistive technology terms, legal information, and more, from a Maine-based project "designed to help make assistive and universally designed technology more available to Maine children and adults who have disabilities".

Therapeutic Recreation Web Links
Useful links including the World Leisure & Recreation Association, the U.S. Administration on Aging, and the National Center on Accessibility.

Lifestyle Information Network
The home of the National Recreation Database (Canada), the network is a "leading provider, aggregator and supplier of information and knowledge in recreation, leisure, sport and healthy living.  It is an open and inclusive online resource for individuals, organizations and agencies that develop programs to foster healthy living and healthy communities".