Television projects for the deaf are described with special focus on activities by the Deafness Research and Training Center to develop a cable television cooperative to produce and distribute programs for the deaf. The chapter on cable television considers principles of cable television, the model for a cable television cooperative, steps in establishing the cooperative, television training and production workshops for deaf people, program production by agencies other than cable television operators, and distribution models for the cooperative. Among conclusions noted is that cable operators are willing to telecast but reluctant to produce programs for the deaf. Discussed are aspects of original television programing derived from a national survey of programing needs of deaf people and activities of the Deafness Research and Training Center. Conclusions and recommendations center on increasing the production, dissemination, and evaluation of television programs appropriate for deaf viewers. Alternative visual supplements including sign language inserts and captions are compared. It is concluded that use of the insert is easier and cheaper for the broadcaster, while captions can be understood by more people. Research is urged in all areas of television for deaf people. Local broadcasters are encouraged to produce original materials for the deaf, modify regular programs, and rent specially modified programs. Local deaf communities are encouraged to ask broadcasters for special programing. Publicity brochures, illustrations, and survey results are appended. (DB)