Possum Company Profile
Electronic Assistive Technology (E.A.T.) - D.D.A Compliance
E.A.T. empowers and enables people with a disability to undertake many of the day to day tasks that we often take for granted. Opening and closing doors, windows and curtains, operating lighting and electronic equipment can all be made possible when E.A.T. is incorporated into a building’s design.
Possum, who recently achieved the Queen’s Award for Innovation, have nearly 50 years experience of E.A.T. and lead the field in the design, supply, development and installation of equipment for use in:
- Residential and care homes
- Hospitals and hospices
- Schools and educational settings
- Halls of residence within specialist colleges
- An individuals home
Possum Building Projects Division
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 EAT applications to develop and improve the independent living opportunities for people with a range of disabilities.
Our involvement at the early stage of a project ensures that our expertise can be applied, along with our understanding of the needs and requirements of the clients, to reduce risk and deliver within time and on budget.
- EAT should be considered at the initial planning stage when discussions are taking place with the customer/developer on new build and refurbishment projects.
- Possum work with a variety of customers in their understanding of the EAT applications available and the benefits they provide.
- Possum provides practical advice and assessments are made of users needs and the building in which a system is to be installed.
- The project management process will include liaising with customers, architects, building and electrical contractors and an involvement in the on-site installation.
Environmental Control
Products include those for environmental control which allow people with limited mobility to control doors, windows, curtains, telephone, lights, TV, DVD and alarms for emergency contact etc enabling an independent lifestyle. Possum provide a range of remote controllers which work via infra-red and can operate most items that have an infra-red capability. Controllers are programmed to an individual user’s requirements or can be simply standardised for all equipment.
Infra-Red Remote Controlled Devices:
Door Operator
Internal and external doors can be opened, closed or released via an operator which can be fitted to most types of existing doors. Compatible will the full range of Possum and GEWA controllers. As door operators vary in size and weight, please contact us for specific information. The benefit to the end client/user in a residential or care home setting is that they are able to open/close door to access their room, garden, communal areas etc.
Curtain Operator
Curtains can be opened and closed remotely via the motorised track, which can be used with the existing curtains. Compatible will the full range of Possum and GEWA controllers. As curtain operators vary in length depending on the size of the window, please contact us for specific information. The benefit to the end client/user is that they are able to open/close the curtains or blinds when required without the need for assistance.
Window Operators
Windows can be opened and closed with an operator that facilitates inward/outward opening. Conservatory windows can also be controlled. Compatible will the full range of Possum and GEWA controllers. The benefit to the end client/user is that they are able to open/close the window when required without the need for assistance.