The Loire County Handisport Committee (CDHL) is an association affiliated with the French Handisport Federation. Its mission is to develop, coordinate and promote sports practice for people with physical or sensory disabilities in the Loire department. Its main tasks are: to enable people with disabilities to find a sport suited to their interests and abilities; to support sports clubs in welcoming athletes with disabilities; to organize competitions, training camps, discovery days and sporting events; to raise awareness among the general public, schools and professionals about handisport; to train educators and volunteers in coaching athletes with disabilities. The committee has existed since 1978. Today, it supports more than 430 members, relies on around forty volunteers and several employees to carry out its activities throughout the department.