Distance learning including the use of satellite technology and telephone lines that transmit compressed video will expand. There would be more mentoring, outreach, technical assistance and collaboration occurring with less competitiveness. Changes would be based on a genuine need rather than from a political standpoint. Laws would not only be enacted to better the lives of people with disabilities, they would come with funding to implement them. As a new counselor learning sign language, I used the wrong sign for a word during a session.
People remain loyal to quality and spread the word to others.
Collaboration with other departments, schools and agencies tend to enhance the services of all those involved. A positive, change-ready and student oriented staff who are continuously improving the quality of services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This is a constant struggle because I really like my work and tend to spend too much time doing it. I have to take time to self-evaluate to see where I am on the wheel of life where physical, mental, spiritual, career, family, financial and personal are the spokes. I have a support system that assists me in finding ways to improve those areas where I am lacking.