
What is Communication Shutdown?
It’s a global initiative to raise funds and awareness for autism charities in over 40 countries. People around the world have been challenged to go without Facebook or Twitter, for one day, on 1 November 2010.
In the month leading up to Communication Shutdown (1 October to 1 November) people can make a donation to receive a CHAPP (charity app) which signals voluntary shutdown across their networks.
Social communication is one of the biggest challenges for people with autism. By choosing to shutdown their social networks for one day, users will have some idea of what it’s like for people with autism who face this challenge every day.
So what will happen to the Facebook and Twitter accounts? Will they be deactivated for the day?
Not at all. It simply shows people that users have chosen to shut down by way of status updates, tweets and profile pictures. When users buy the CHAPP, they are making a donation and helping to raise funds and awareness for autism. If users decide to cheat a little on the day and log on to their account, that’s entirely up to them.
If for some reason people do log on, will it show on their Facebook or Twitter pages?
No, unless they ‘Tweet’ or leave a comment on Facebook, no one will know if they have logged on (only them!). The Shutdown icon is manually uploaded to a user’s profile picture on Facebook and automatically loaded to their Twitter profile on November 01. An automatic message will also show on their feeds to let their networks know that they have shutdown for the day.
Yes, all donations will be greatly appreciated. Users will still receive a screensaver, an email signature and blog buttons to show their support in other ways. There will also be shutdown graphics and messages for them to manually use on other social networks such as MySpace, Orkut, or Hyves. Or they could always open a Facebook or Twitter account!
Will Communication Shutdown happen at the same time all over the world?
Communication Shutdown will start at 12am, local time, on 1 November 2010 and will finish at 11.59pm.
It’s a Charity App that has quite a few tricks:
1. It connects with a user’s Facebook and/or Twitter account. This shows their support and spreads the word to their friends and followers. It also signals their shutdown on November 1 by placing a shutdown badge over their profile picture (This happens automatically on Twitter and can be manually changed on Facebook.)
How much does it cost to get the CHAPP?
The CHAPP is given to everyone who makes a minimum donation. Depending on their location, this is USD$5, AUD$5, £5 or €5.
Can people choose to donate more than $5?
Yes - USD$5, AUD$5, £5 or €5 is the minimum amount but there is no maximum.
Do people need a PayPal account to participate?
No, they can donate with a credit card through PayPal, without having a PayPal account.
Where will the donation go?
Communication Shutdown is a global fundraiser for autism where everybody around the world can make a donation to an autism organization in their own country. Our global autism partners are listed on our website. We are continuing to add more and more partners so if a country is not yet represented, it soon will be.
How much of the donation will go towards fundraising costs?
Who is behind Communication Shutdown?
Who is the local partner in the Philippines?
For full terms and conditions please visit www.communicationshutdown.org
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