ASL Basic Training: Companion Guide for Facilitators

Dr. D'yann E. Crosby, writing under the pseudonym Dr. D'yann Elaine, is the visionary author behind the Seniors Sign, Too! 12-book series-an innovative collection designed to promote healthy aging through American Sign Language. Her work empowers older adults facing hearing loss by offering an accessible, alternative voice through visual communication.As the founder of Sign With Me, Dr. Crosby brings over two decades of experience as an ASL educator, interpreter, advocate, and curriculum developer. Her passion lies in creating culturally responsive learning materials that serve the Deaf and Developmentally Disabled Community while building bridges across generations and abilities. This ASL Basic Training Guide for Facilitators expands on her mission to cultivate inclusive, communication-rich environments-equipping professionals, caregivers, and educators with the tools to teach, lead, and inspire in ASL.