This article explores some of the deficits in our educational system in regard to non-hearing students. It has become agonizingly clear that non-hearing students are being left out of the gallant sweep to enrich our children's educations. The big five areas of literacy, at best, present unique challenges for non-hearing students and, in some cases, the challenges are insurmountable. These children need advocates not only to help them succeed, but also to heighten awareness of their struggle so that future generations may be aided by the studies of today.