Book excerpt: They have been silenced long enough. It's time to take a stand. "Shhh! It's Special Ed. Your School Districts Best Kept Secret" tells the story that few are ready to hear. Elected officials, administrators, teachers, and even some parents have kept this group in the dark. They won't even talk about it. This book blows the lid off the premise that these young adults can't do it. In fact, they can, and they do! "Shhh! It's Special Ed. Your School Districts Best Kept Secret" explains what needs to happen to help this group find independence and ownership of their own lives. Together, we can give them a future. Take a chance, get involved, make a difference.