Nicky's Drive

NICKY’S DRIVE is a registered non-profit organisation (086-364-NPO) that aims to assist people with disabilities within South Africa to be MOBILE and INDEPENDENT through the funding of car adaptations.

The ability to drive a modified vehicle not only provides the freedom that we so often take for granted, but it also enables people with disabilities to develop their self-confidence and contribute to society through their work and family life.

NICKY’S DRIVE was initiated by Nicky Abdinor (based in Cape Town, South Africa) who was born without arms and shortened legs. Nicky is a Clinical Psychologist, lecturer and motivational speaker and drives a specially adapted car that was donated to her from the UK.

Nicky was motivated to start an organisation that could assist other people with disabilities in South Africa to achieve mobility and independence through driving (read Nicky’s Story).

NICKY’S DRIVE aims to INSPIRE, ENABLE and MOTIVATE!

NICKY’S DRIVE and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) have collaborated on a project to develop joystick steering in South Africa. This vehicle adaptation that the founder, Nicky Abdinor, uses to drive has been available in the UK for over 20 years. By developing the technology locally, it will make driving more affordable and accessible to South Africans who require this sophisticated adaptation. The driving force (excuse the pun!) of this collaboration is Mugendi M’Rithaa who is a leading designer and out-of-the-box thinker! NICKY’S DRIVE was introduced to Mugendi through Mark Swartz (Chairman Industries) and we have been INSPIRED, ENABLED and MOTIVATED by his vision and enthusiasm!

CELEBRITY DRIVES aim to spread the word of NICKY’S DRIVE and demonstrate how phenomenal the technology is to be able to drive without arms! Take a look at the video clip of Nicky taking Jo-Ann Strauss (former Miss South Africa and Top Billing Presenter) for a drive through the streets of Cape Town.

Nicky’s Drive is spreading the word about the ABILITIES of people with disabilities though the media.

Watch Nicky’s interview on SABC 3′s “Hello Doctor” which aired 19 June 2011

NICKY’S DRIVE COMMITTEE consists of five initial office bearers. From left to right, Abigail Ashington (General Office Bearer), Nicky Abdinor (Chairperson), Julie-Anne Batty (Treasurer), Bulelwa Mpinda (General Office Bearer) and Wendy McArdell (Secretary).

The committee welcomes Janelle Davie (Secretary), Andrew Hutchison (Legal Advisor) and Cathy Arendse (Fundraising/Public Relations) to our team. We are dedicated to the development of NICKY’S DRIVE!