Environmental Control Systems

Introduction
Technical Solutions Australia has been designing, manufacturing, importing and installing “Environmental Control” devices for people with disabilities for over twenty years. The company works closely with individuals and agencies to design control systems best suited to each individual.

The term “Environmental Control” (EC) is used to describe equipment that assists people with limited physical abilities access devices and equipment in their environment.

The purpose of EC equipment is to provide a “technical bridge” which gives users independent and spontaneous control of devices that able-bodied persons take for granted. Common devices include television, telephone and lights.

An able-bodied person operates their television or light, by reaching for the control, and then pressing the appropriate button. A person with a significant physical disability can’t do this. EC equipment brings the control within reach of the person with a disability, and provides a control strategy that is manageable.

EC equipment often uses selection strategies to provide choices to a person not able to access conventional multi button controls. A common approach is for the EC equipment to step through a menu that consists of a logically organised range of options, and the user makes a selection by activating an single switch suited to their ability.

An acknowledged benefit of EC facilities is that demands on carers are significantly reduced while the quality of life of the user is improved. Users can switch a light, change television channels, make a phone call, even send an email when they want to, instead of waiting for a carer to operate equipment for them.

Many EC users lead a more stimulating and spontaneous life, whether it be business, pleasure or both!

In Victoria and Australia wide there are now many people living more independently in their own homes with the assistance of “Environmental Control” equipment supplied by Technical Solutions. Many of these control systems were custom designed after discussion with the customer, professional advisers and funding sources.

Off the shelf equipment can provide excellent facilities for people with disabilities. However, the addition of custom devices often provides a lot more flexibility and function compared to factory made devices. Learn from our experiences. Read about the solutions we have implemented to meet the needs people with a disability.

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