also: ノーマリゼーション
noun
normalization; equal conditions for people with disabilities
Often used in social welfare contexts to refer to the principle of providing people with disabilities the same living conditions and opportunities as others.
ノーマライゼーションの理念は、障害者が地域で普通に暮らせる社会を目指している。
The principle of normalization aims for a society where people with disabilities can live ordinary lives in the community.
バリアフリー focuses on removing physical and social barriers, while ノーマライゼーション is a broader social philosophy about equal participation.
From English 'normalization'.