The monograph describes the pursuit of change undertaken by a voluntary parent and community association for the purpose of modifying attitudes and services which were felt to be critical, lacking, and necessary to the benefit of mentally retarded individuals and their families. A discussion of the 5-year program includes theories of change, the community setting, the methodology of the project writing staff, a descriptive analysis of selected sub-projects, and analyses of the process and pursuit of change. Appendixes provide additional data concerning the project and the Kennedy Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (RD)