1. TOLERANCE:
an attitude of openness
and respect for the
differences that exists
among people.

2. Are we
really
that
different?

3. Bigot
A person who is
obstinately or
intolerantly
devoted to his or
her own opinions
and prejudices.

4. “Tolerance implies no lack
of commitment to ones own
beliefs, rather it condemns the
oppression or persecution
of others.”
JOHN F. KENNEDY

5. I HAVE DOWN’S SYNDROME.
WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

6. BEWARE OF YOUR
THOUGHT PROCESS
Do I jump to negative conclusions?
Appearances
Behavior
Unfair stereotypes
Language
Food Chooses

7. Mother
Theresa
“If you judge
people, you
have no time
to love them.”

8. “ I was always
taught to respect
my elders and I’ve
now reached the
age when I don’t
have anybody to
respect.”
George Burns (1896-1996)

9. MAHATMA GANDHI
Anger Intolerance
“Anger and “Anger and
intolerance are intolerance are
the twin enemies the twin enemies
of correct of correct
understanding.” understanding.”

10. WOW! HOMELESS AND A
GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR

11. Helen Keller
“The highest
result of
education is
tolerance.”

12. WAYS TO BECOMING MORE TOLERANT
 Discover common ground
 Learn from others
 Respect and value others differences
 Create new bonds
 Accept people for who they are
 Do not make jokes that perpetuate stereotypes
 Acknowledge and respect differences within your own family
 Look for experiences that will expose you to new people
(religions, cultures etc.)

13. CHILDREN ARE SO EXCEPTING

14. “In the practice of
tolerance, one’s enemy
is the best teacher.”
DALAI LAMA

15. WHAT DO I DO?
Ask yourself why?
Educate yourself about other
backgrounds
Begin to reset your mind
Be aware of incorrect thoughts
Expand your network
Be respectful

16. Let’s celebrate
our
differences.

17. YOU MAY SAY I’M A
DREAMER
BUT I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE
I HOPE SOMEDAY YOU’LL
JOIN US
AND THE WORLD WILL LIVE
AS ONE
JOHN LENNON