The Science Access Project[8] was formed in 1995 under sponsorship of the National Science Foundation. Its goal is to enhance the ability of people with print disabilities to read, write, and manipulate information. In particular this project concentrates on information that has traditionally been difficult for people with severe print disabilities. This includes math equations, information normally presented in tables and graphs, and information presented in diagrams and figures that is often nearly impossible to describe in words.
The Science Access Project is developing several methods and computer programs. Those most directly concerned with tactile graphics are discussed briefly in this section.