 Possum Building Projects Division
Possum provides a total project management service for the installation of Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) in large scale new build and major refurbishment projects working closely with architects and building contractors on residential care homes, schools, specialist college halls of residence and hospices.
Possum’s building projects division provides a full planning and advisory service for housing associations, housing authorities, charities and others who are building or refurbishing large scale residential homes.
Working in partnership with our customers, we provide practical advice and technical help in utilising Electronic Assistive Technology applications to develop and improve the independent living opportunities for people with a range of disabilities.
Possum Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT)
For many of us drawing the curtains, making a telephone call, sending an email or
changing the television channel is an every day activity.
Possum’s specialist assistive technology enables elderly and/or disabled individuals to
perform these tasks by themselves, which reduces the reliance on another person,
providing greater independence, empowerment and freedom.
Electronic Assistive Technology systems comprise of several devices working together
to enable users to control their environment. They enable individuals to operate
equipment and appliances such as doors, windows, curtains, telephone, lights, TV, DVD
and alarms for emergency; via an easy to use wirefree controller.
EAT systems meet the needs for:
- Security (alarms, intercom systems and door locks)
- Communications (telephone operation, nurse/warden call systems, pagers)
- Comfort (power sockets, lights, curtains/blinds, multifunction beds and chairs)
- Entertainment (TV, satellite/digital TV, DVD, music systems, radio, page-turners)
- Access control (door/window openers, lifts)
- Personal Computers (business, email, internet)
EAT in action
Please choose from one of the below choices to see example uses of Possum EAT:
Remote controllers
Possum provide a range of remote controllers to operate a variety of appliances,
including all of the above items and more. For further information please contact us. The controllers work via infra-red and can
operate most items that have an infra-red capability. Controllers are programmed
to individual user’s requirements or can be simply standardised for all equipment.
How can severely disabled people use the remote controllers?
Disabled people who are unable to hold a conventional remote control handset or
press buttons can use a switch. Specialist switches enable users with even the most
minimal movement to operate our remote controllers. They can control their
environment by simply touching a large switch using either the head, chin, hand, finger,
arm, knee, elbow or foot or sipping and puffing into a mouthpiece.
Accessories
Most electronic equipment which is supplied with a remote control can be operated
by a Possum remote controller via a process incorporating capturing infra-red. These
include items such as: TV, DVD, Satellite or Cable set top boxes, Stereo and Apple
iPod/MP3 players.
For control of all other items such as the curtains, lamps, doors, windows etc
accessories will be required, a range of which can be supplied by Possum.
Possum also provide a range of other fixed infrastructure EAT solutions including:
- Lift controls enabling further access to a building where applicable.
- Intercoms and door lock/release providing privacy in an individuals living space. The Possum Freedom telephone/intercom system
enables a disabled person to communicate with a caller at the front door and, if appropriate, to unlock and even open the
door to allow the caller to enter.
Possum provides a range of remote controllers to operate all of the above items and more.
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