Remote control of:

• TV, DVD, Digital, Satellite and cable set top boxes and other home entertainment systems
• Lights*
• Windows*
• Curtains/Blinds*
• Telephone*
• Intercom and Doors*
• Emergency contact – via phone, pager, alarm*
• Bed, Riser/Recliner Chair*
• PC*
• Communication Aids*

*For control of lights, windows, telephone, doors etc accessories will be required for operation. Please contact us for further information.

The Possum Freeway is an environmental controller that provides simple remote control of items such as TV, DVD, stereo, lights, lamps, power sockets, alarms, intercoms, door, window and curtain openers, loud speaking telephones, pagers and other vital equipment. The easy to learn operation enhances the ability of disabled people allowing independence to be maintained. The device display can be changed depending on the needs of the user.

How do I use it?

A large backlit scanning display with the option of icons, text and voice announcement of selections make it ideal for people with cognitive and/or visual impairment. The size of the icons on the menu is determined by the number of functions and this can assist users with poor vision e.g. a 4 function menu has larger squares than a 10 function menu. Between 1 and 32 user definable functions can be controlled per menu. To assist users with communication the Freeway can record and replay basic spoken phrases. The functionality of the Freeway can easily be changed by a family member, carer or health professional slotting in a different front panel and it is therefore beneficial in the following areas:

• Where control is needed in 2 rooms for different items e.g. bedroom and living room.
• In rehabilitation wards, nursing homes and hospices where it can be used by people with different abilities. 
• For people who are learning the concept of environmental control, input switches, and the scanning menu method. They can start by operating one function and progress to control more items using the same piece of equipment.

Key features

• Large icons and voice announcement
• Basic communication with 8 predefined recorded messages
• Suitable for people with a visual or cognitive impairment