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Feb 11, 2010
Giving Hearts Day:
24-hour online fundraising event raises support, awareness for ACC.

Feb 4, 2010
ACC Announces CEO Appointment:
The Anne Carlsen Center announces leader with experience and passion to help carry on Dr. Anne’s legacy of excellence and hope.

Feb. 01 2010
Double Your Impact on Anne Carlsen Center During 24-Hour Donation Campaign:
The Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) is gearing up for a major one-day online fundraising event that gives supporters the rare opportunity to double their gifts to the nonprofit.

Jan. 04 2010
Anne Carlsen Center Celebrates New Year with Sparkle! New Year’s Eve Gala:
The Anne Carlsen Center celebrated the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010 through the seventh annual Sparkle! New Year’s Eve Gala.

Dec. 16, 2009
Salon & Spa Demonstrates Beauty in Giving:
Jamestown business celebrates art and ACC with its first-ever charity art contest.

Dec. 15, 2009
The Gift of Flight:
ACC Students Grow, Study Butterflies Through National Project.

Dec. 11, 2009
Baby Steps to Success:
ACC’s smallest client demonstrates power in determination.

Dec. 11, 2009
Attention to Detail:
ACC Student Flourishes Through Vocational Training.

Dec. 8, 2009
Sanctuary of Salsa: ACC Students Find Comfort in Routine, Return to Familiar Activities.

Nov. 25, 2009
The Ballad of Ballots: ACC Student Body Candidates, Voters Utilize Assistive Technology during Election Process.

Nov. 3, 2009
The Anne Carlsen Center is now accepting reservations for its 7th annual New Year’s Eve Gala. The event helps raise money for medical equipment that will benefit the Center’s most medically-fragile students.

Oct. 26, 2009
Art Project Showcased at International Assistive Technology Conference: Artists in wheelchairs beamed, sitting beside artwork they created. The wheelchairs could no longer present an obstacle to the artists, but instead served as tools to help these individuals set their creativity free.

Oct. 14, 2009
Motorcycle Clubs Donate Over $6,000 to Anne Carlsen Center, Students: Members from the Ladies and Individuals Motorcycle Clubs made a generous donation to students attending the Anne Carlsen Center, by donating $3,500 to the Center’s Student Council fund, as well as a $50 gift card to each student.

Oct. 9, 2009
ACC Halloween Party Closed to Public in 2009: The Anne Carlsen Center has cancelled the public portion of its annual Halloween party due to the continued threat of the H1N1 influenza virus.

Sept, 22 2009
ACC Implements Plan to Protect Students, Staff from H1N1: The Anne Carlsen Center (ACC), based in Jamestown, N.D., is taking a number of precautionary measures in response to the recent increase in H1N1 Influenza activity in the state.

Sept, 22 2009
ACC Autism Conference Cancelled: Due to confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu strain at the University of North Dakota, the Anne Carlsen Center has cancelled its final autism conference of 2009.

Sept, 15 2009
Families from the Anne Carlsen Center came together to laugh and learn during Fun from Family Enrichment Weekend.

Aug, 25 2009
Pay it Forward Celebration: Otter Tail Power Company and the Anne Carlsen Center celebrate a special community partnership, a state-of-the-art solarium, and a tradition of paying it forward. Photo Gallery

Aug, 12 2009
Golf Tournament Raises Support for Summer Camp Experience: 27th Annual ACC Benefit Golf Tournament raises more than $28,000 to support life-changing opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities. Photo Gallery  Tournament/Raffle Winners

Aug, 11 2009
ACC Challenged to Raise $30,000 for Chaplaincy Care Program: Special friends of the Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) have stepped forward with an incredible opportunity.

Aug, 11 2009
ACC Welcomes Autism Expert to North Dakota for Conference: The Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) is pleased to welcome another nationally recognized autism expert to North Dakota.

Aug, 7 2009
“Paying it Forward” Celebration: Anne Carlsen Center teams up with Otter Tail Power Company for a celebration of ACC’s solarium and gardening program.

Aug, 7 2009
Students at ACC Access Their Inner Artist: Pascal peers at the contraption attached to his wheelchair. A rolling drum, attached to the wheelchair by a large arm, is covered with a layer of bright paint. Photo Gallery

Aug, 3 2009
Anne Carlsen Center Announces Eric Monson’s Appointment as Interim CEO: Monson, a Fargo resident, offers a wealth of experience and a life-long involvement with … and interest in … the Center.

July, 27 2009
ACC Thanks Howell for Leadership, Years of Service: Dan Howell, Chief Executive Officer for the past ten years, has submitted his resignation effective August 28, 2009.

July, 27 2009
Anne Carlsen Center awarded four-year CQL Accreditation: Announcement completes a ten-month process and confirms that the Center shares The Council on Quality and Leadership’s vision for person-directed solutions to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

July, 20 2009
Shriners join Bikers in Delivering Christmas in July to Anne Carlsen Center: On a warm July day, if you listened close enough, you could almost hear the sound of sleigh bells jingling.

July, 17 2009
ACC’s Coppin Attends Apple Distinguished Educator Conference: Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) Assistive Technology Director Mark Coppin has been officially welcomed into a distinguished class of education technology professionals.

July, 9 2009
Donor Gifts Antique Car to Anne Carlsen Center: Greg Craychee’s gift from the heart to the Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) became a two-fold donation when it provided ACC students the chance to see vintage Americana.

July 7, 2009
ACC Wraps Up Another Tremendous TechnoCamp: For one week, students from the Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) and a handful of teens from throughout North Dakota reinforced how fun and engaging the combination of assistive technology and the outdoors can be. Photo gallery

June 29, 2009
Students Attending ACC Give Back Through Golf Tournament Participation: A fun-filled day is also a chance for students and staff from the Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) to give back to a community that has stood behind the ACC during tough times this spring.

June 19, 2009
ACC Working in Partnership with Victory Lutheran Brethren Church for Summer Bible School: The Anne Carlsen Center is welcoming guests from Jamestown’s Victory Lutheran Brethren Church and Eau Claire, Wisc., June 22-25 for part of its 2009 Vacation Bible School (VBS).

June 11, 2009
ACC Returns to Home Campus: Anne Carlsen Center students returned to the ACC campus on June 11 after the threat of overland and river flooding forced an evacuation on March 23. Photo gallery

June 4, 2009
ACC Plans Return to Campus: A flood-related displacement that has lasted nearly three months will soon come to an end, as students and staff prepare to reunite on June 11-12.

May 26, 2009
ACC Searching for Artists with Disabilities Utilizing Adaptive Equipment, Assistive Devices: The Anne Carlsen Center is opening a contest for artists using adaptive equipment across the world.

May 13, 2009
Three Students Prepare for ACC Graduation: The Anne Carlsen Center’s farewell bid to the school year, graduation, will not be dampened by this spring’s flooding.

May 13, 2009
ACC to Host June Autism Conference: The Anne Carlsen Center is pleased to be welcoming an expert in the field of assistive technology to Jamestown, N.D., in June.

May 11, 2009
Running for ACC: LaMoure man makes impressive finish at Fargo Marathon, as he honors nephew and other children served by the Anne Carlsen Center.

May 7, 2009
ACC on Prairie Public Broadcasting: Prairie Public Broadcasting's Dakota Datebook examines the life of Dr. Anne Carlsen....

May 6, 2009
Evacuation Leads to Friendships: Students Make Introductions, Find Similarities

May 4, 2009
Fargo Author Visits ACC Students: Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) students learned about the fun of literacy when author Roxane Salonen visited two of their relocation sites this week.

April 24, 2009
ACC Joins with St. John’s Academy for Earth Day 2009 Project: Students from the Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) and St. John’s Academy found friendship and common ground in keeping their planet sparkling.

April 24, 2009
Dorgan Talks About the ACC Flood Fight: North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan speaks about flooding in North Dakota during a Senate session. Click here for link

April 22, 2009
ACC Reschedules Benefit Golf Tournament: One of the rites of summer will be closer to Labor Day this year instead of its usual date near Memorial Day.

April 17, 2009
ACC staying put for now: The Anne Carlsen Center will be remaining with its gracious hosts throughout Jamestown for the foreseeable future..

April 7, 2009
ACC Remains at Relocation Sites: Faced with a variety of flooding concerns, the Anne Carlsen Center is waiting for conditions to improve before returning to its campus near the James River.

April 3, 2009
Community Embraces ACC During Flood Fight: From Jamestown College students to area businesses, the Jamestown community has provided resources, shelter and kindness during the Center's evacuation and flood fight.

March 27, 2009
National Guard Joins Flood Fight: Efforts to pump water around the Anne Carlsen Center Campus began Wednesday with the arrival of a large unit from Fargo and the North Dakota National Guard.

March 27, 2009
Students Adjusting Well, Making New Friends: The Anne Carlsen Center students have been adjusting well, enjoying fun activities.

March 26, 2009
ACC Thanks Volunteers, Stops Sandbagging: The Anne Carlsen Center is thanking volunteers for assisting with sandbagging efforts on its campus. There is not a need for more sandbagging currently.

March 24, 2009
2009 Flood Gallery Photos

March 24, 2009
ACC Completes Evacuation, Continues Flood Fight: Students are adjusting well to their new surroundings, while staff and volunteers back at the Center work hard to protect the structure.

March 6, 2009
Anne Carlsen Center, Elks Camp Grassick Set for TechnoCamp 2009: As weather transitions from winter’s bluster to spring’s bloom, thoughts of summer awaken.

March 6, 2009
ACC’s Coppin named North Dakota’s only 2009 Apple Distinguished Educator: Mark Coppin of Jamestown, N.D., has joined the ranks of some pretty exclusive company.

February 24, 2009
The Anne Carlsen Center will host its 2009 Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on June 6: The day will include a tournament, putting contest, prizes, and plenty of fun.

February 17, 2009
Donors Celebrate Dr. Anne Carlsen’s Life and Legacy Through Matching Challenge Fund: Donors needed just 50 days to break the $50,000 mark in celebration of the anniversary of Dr. Anne Carlsen receiving one of the nation’s most prestigious awards.

January 30, 2009
ACC Students Celebrate 100th Day of Class: A yearly day of celebration at the Anne Carlsen Center included saying goodbye and good luck to an old friend.

January 30, 2009
ACC Sparkles into New Year: The Anne Carlsen Center rang in 2009 with friends, donors and Community Partners during the Anne Carlsen Center’s Sixth Annual Sparkle! New Year’s Eve Gala.

December 22, 2008
ACC Receives Toy Donations for Christmas: A handful of Santa’s elves brought a few of Kris Kringle’s goodies to the good boys and girls at the Anne Carlsen Center.

December 16, 2008
ACC Medical Director Receives Community Physician Award: The Anne Carlsen Center’s medical director has been rewarded for her labor of love.

December 5, 2008
ACC to host Christmas Program: The Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) will deck the halls later this month, celebrating the holiday season with its annual Christmas program.

November 21, 2008
VIP: ACC Makes Dream Come True for Young Girl.

November 5, 2008
Rock the Vote: ACC Elects Student Council.

October 31, 2008
ACC Hosting Halloween Party: The Center hosted its annual Halloween party on October 31.

October 27, 2008
Christmas Spirit: Motorcycle Group Donates Time, Money to ACC.

October 1, 2008
Work Rewarded: ACC Presented with Special Achievement Award by Jamestown Chamber Beautification Committee.

September 26, 2008
ACC Playing Key Role in International Assistive Technology Conference: The Anne Carlsen Center will be sharing its assistive technology expertise with the rest of the world in October.

September 26, 2008
Smiling Back at Memories: ACC Employee Reflects on Time Spent at the Center

August 29, 2008
ACC Invites National Expert in Communicative Disorders to North Dakota: ACC hosts Dr. James D. MacDonald, the director of the Communicating Partners Center (CPC).

August 19, 2008
ACC Reaches Out with Help and Hope: Center holds grand opening ceremony for new Community Services Office.

August 1, 2008
ACC Celebrating New Office in Grand Forks: The Anne Carlsen Center (ACC) begins a new era in service by expanding to the Greater Grand Forks area in August 2008

July 9, 2008
A new era: ACC moves forward with outreach expansion, new logo.

July 8, 2008
ACC’s Coppin earns ATP certification: Mark Coppin has become certified as an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP).

July 1, 2008
Welcome Back: ACC hosts alumni weekend for first time since 2004.

June 19, 2008
Diggin’ in the Dirt: Donors roll up their sleeves at ACCC event.

June 10, 2008
ACCC's annual golf tournament: ACCC raises money for summer camp at its annual golf tournament.

May 23, 2008
ACCC Recognizes Class of 2008: Four Students Receive Diplomas as Graduates of the Center.

May 2, 2008
ACCC Invites Experts on Autism Treatment to Jamestown: Anne Carlsen Center for Children (ACCC) has invited two experts in the field of autism treatment to Jamestown on June 5-6, 2008.

April 3, 2008
Reserve Your Spot at the ACCC Benefit Golf Tournament: Annual Event Supports Camping
Opportunities for Youth with Disabilities.

March 25, 2008
Senator Dorgan Visits Anne Carlsen Center for Children (ACCC): Dorgan Discusses Need for Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Services in ND.

March 19, 2008
Anne Carlsen Center for Children Hosts Conference About Autism: Conference Reveals Ways to Help Individuals with Autism Learn the Joys of Connecting With Others.

February 1, 2008
ACCC Employee Honored for Outstanding Service - Receptionist Deb Greshik Recognized for Efficiency and Empathy.

January 30, 2008
2008 Alumni Weekend Scheduled for June 27-29 - Event Promises to Provide a Variety of Opportunities to Reconnect and Reminisce.

January 18, 2008
ACCC Receives Grant to Help Encourage Reading and Build Literacy Skills - Kinder Morgan Gives $2,000 Grant to Purchase Literacy Kits for Pre-K through 4th Grade Students.

January 17, 2008
Jamestown Shrine Clowns Share Their Love for Children - Shrine Clowns Present $500 check to CEO Dan Howell, as part of their mission to improve the lives of children everywhere.

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