Early intervention for children with disabilities was a direct result of
A) pressure on local schools by state governments.
B) legislation proposed by forward-thinking members of Congress without pressure from their constituents.
C) a grassroots movement of local education agencies.
D) pressure on schools, communities, and Congress from families of children with disabilities.

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Early intervention for children with disabilities was a result of the pressure on schools, communities, and Congress from families of children with disabilities. This led to the passage of various legislation, such as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, which ensured that children with disabilities received education in the least restrictive environment possible. The grassroots movement of families with disabilities was instrumental in bringing about change and progress in this area.

Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities Was a Direct Result