Freeway

Independence without complexity. A simplified controller that makes managing home devices easy for everyone—including those with cognitive challenges.

The Possum Freeway is a versatile environmental control unit designed for individuals with mobility, visual, or cognitive challenges. It enables seamless control of household devices, entertainment systems, and telecare solutions—bringing freedom, safety, and convenience into everyday life.

Part Number: 034-635

Freeway environmental control unit with simplified three-icon layout
Freeway controller showing large icon menu for alarm, fan and lamp
Freeway controller on stand displaying a full multi-function colour-coded menu
Freeway controller close-up showing multi-colour control menu options
Freeway environmental control unit with simplified three-icon layout

Features and Benefits

  • Multi-Device Control

    Operates TVs, lights, doors, alarms, and nurse call systems via Infrared (IR) and Radio Frequency (RF), enabling complete independence without reliance on others for daily tasks.

    Possum Freeway controller screen showing multiple home control functions including alarms, lights, doors, and environmental controls
  • Freeway assistive technology device showing customisable menu interface with multiple user-defined control functions
    Customisable Menus

    Supports 1–32 user-defined functions per menu, allowing the system to be tailored to individual needs for maximum convenience.

  • Accessible Interface

    Features a large backlit scanning display with icons or text menus, making navigation straightforward for users with visual or cognitive impairments by scanning through options easily.

    woman in bed using assistive communication device mounted on floor stand
  • Freeway assistive technology device displaying a scanning interface with voice announcement feature providing spoken feedback for selections
    Voice Announcements

    Announces selections and records/replays spoken phrases, providing audio feedback for confidence and clarity during use.

  • Flexible Control

    Offers multiple input options, including a wired, easy-to-press switch and a wireless remote switch, allowing the preferred method of control to be selected for comfort and practicality.

    Freeway assistive control device on a table with wired switch and wireless remote switch showing flexible control options
  • Telecare operator using headset at computer representing Freeway assistive device integration with carephones and infopagers
    Telecare Integration

    Includes a built-in RF transmitter that connects to telecare devices such as carephones and infopagers, enabling quick emergency alerts and ensuring help is always within reach for peace of mind.

Angela’s Story

In this case study, you can see the Freeway in action and how its innovative features make a meaningful difference to Angela’s independence and peace of mind.

Where to buy

If you are a Business, Local Authority, part of the NHS, Charity or any other type of company please contact us for more information or to place an order:

+44 (0)1296 461000   info@possum.co.uk

If you wish to purchase privately please contact info@possum.co.uk

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