Its very simple folks: 1. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to display your Pass, and isnot valid for entry unless it holds a valid Pass. OEF. You should be able to go to any National Park and they should give it to you at the entrance. Dan National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass or "Interagency" Pass Program? Heaven knows the govt used, and often abused, some of the best years of our lives. Why is it so hard for some of you to do that? At "per person" sites, the applicable fee will be charged for each additional person. The crooked San Diego property tax Assessor gave me a reduction for a 100% disability rating, as required, but somehow, the very next year, my property tax assessment tax amount, went Up by the very Same amount of the difference. Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! I have a Golden Age Passport. What about widows of disabled veterans who are also disabled and on SS disability? Thanks to the VA, the Parks Service and our citizens. Official websites use .gov The pass is for soldiers injured in combat and their spouses and immediate family members. RECREATIONAL LANDS ACCESS PASS. It doesnt cost that much anyway. An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? The National Park and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series provides various purchasing options for passes, while also offering a financial break to older adults and those with disabilities. The Access Passdoes notcover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores. I myself am a veteran that doesnt qualify for this but my servious was no less sacrificing the nose that are disabled now and the VA does not always qualified veterans that needs qualification. For all those whining about this nice benefit, please just be happy that you are not disabled and try to be for your disabled comrades. It is embarrassing. The Access Pass is valid only at participatingFederalrecreation sites. This is because certain groups receive free entry to National Parks anyway, or qualify for a better deal. Maybe an America the Beautiful annual pass or a lifetime pass is the best option for you. Good for entry into 400+ National Parks and over 2,000 recreation sites across the country, the Lifetime Access Pass is one more way a grateful nation says thank you for the service and sacrifices of Veterans with disabilities. Bozkurt. Buy your Discovery Pass Where to get your pass in person: participating locations | MEC stores Because that makes to much sense. Life is not fair Im sure that most all of us that have served and were injured/disable would trade this pass for good health. The Access Pass admits the Pass owner and any passengers traveling with him/her in a non-commercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or the Pass owner and three additional adults where per-person fees are charged. The Access Pass admits thepass ownerand passengers in anon-commercial vehicleat per-vehicle fee areas andpass owner+ 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, where per-person fees are charged. Because it had a retractable spring point! A third option is for disabled Veterans to visit aparticipating federal recreation site where interagency passes are issued,present photo identification (e.g., Drivers license, State ID, birth certificate, Passport, or permanent resident card), provide documentation of permanent disability, or read and sign a Statement of Permanent Disability affidavit. After all, your disability is for 10%, not 100%. P.O. JJ I also suspect you should have been rated 100% under the Schedular ratings. Just went to MR last weekmilitary did not have to pay for parking. Ive had one for years. There findings, attitude and compassion is very cold and callus.They must be re- examined. I bet most of the people who are eligible would trade with you. Started fighting for service connected disability after 17 years separated from service. Step 2: Exchange a printed voucher for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees (day use fee). Thanks in advance. It sounds more like people who have chips on their shoulders and dont want to do their jobs and help people who are eligible for it. Hey he might be blind; you dont know. Will I qualify for the free pass? The Forest Service, the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, USACE, and Bureau of Reclamation honor the Access Pass at sites whereEntrance or Standard Amenity Fees(Day use fees) are charged. Park pass a 10% disability? It is a pass for ANY disabled citizen or permanent resident of the US. Free National Parks Pass for Volunteers - If you volunteer more than 250 hours per year, you also may qualify for a free national parks pass. Most importantly, thanks to those who gave all, and their families who miss them every day. You can get an Interagency Access Pass in person at a federal recreation site. I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. Denver, CO 80225, fedrecpass@usgs.gov I appreciate you sharing information with your followers but ask that your links go directly to the USGS Store FAQs and/or specific information about the Access Pass. Do I need this also. Are passes available to disabled veterans or other . Why are you worried about others, are you a VA doctor? Or just being totally ignorant. Golden Age Passports are valid for a lifetime however, if they physically wear out you will need to obtain a replacement Access Pass with proper identification. The Access Pass may be picked up at any recreational site that issues passes: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf Thank you! Well, they are. Misleading title on the email announcing free national park access, not mentioning it is for the disabled vets only, until we read the article. I remember complaining to crisis hot line that while contemplating suicide and dialed the VA hospital number in Vermont and received a message telling me to hang up and dial a 10 digit number. Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? Waaaaa!Waaaaa! A Federal Recreational Lands Pass covers entrance fees to more then 2,000 sitesincluding national forests and grasslands. I did bring out my VA letter showing 100% disability. Cmon were all vets here and can follow instructions right? I was able to download with Firefox (67.0) and Chrome (74.9.3729.169). I think I had already heard something about it but never gave it much thought. **imagine that here in the united states of north mexico!!!! In the second paragraph above that reads: Many Veterans, with a service connected disability rating, are entering Federal parks for free with the Lifetime National Parks Access Pass from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The Park Ranger on duty was condescending and extremely rude. I just dont believe people should be in positions of authority without some kind of background check for sociopathic behavior and a false sense of superiority over the less fortunate. See https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/pickup-pass-locations.htm for sites that issue the Access Pass. Please contact a site directly if you have a question about pass acceptance and fees. The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). Why not just file for the pass online using your VA ID card info and let the government employee who receives it verify the information on the multi million dollar computer system they just purchased. It will either have to be a note from a physician or notice that you are receiving SSDI income. Get ready for adventure: 450 000 km 2 of memories await! Whats going on here?? Make sure to have photo ID available when using your Lifetime Access Pass and enjoy the majestic scenery and abundant recreational opportunities our National Parks provide. Its only if you have a serious disability preventing you from one or more major life activity. Visithttp://www.recreation.govfor information about Federal recreation sites. I just purchase a year pass, is there any way to get the fee refunded and get this instead? Im not inclined to write down my credit card info and ship through the mail. Yes, If you apply on the website or by mail there is a 10 dollar processing fee for all America the Beautiful Passes which includes access to 6 federal land agency locations, (National Parks, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service, Army Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation). US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities: free. National passes cover recreation fees found at federal recreation areas such as national forests and grasslands. Your posting was clear and concise please keep up the good work. you may obtain a free decal to attach to your vehicle that will serve as proof of payment at sites that don't have a staffed entrance station. FedEx Overnight - typically 1 business day. However, expect a minimum of 12 weeks for pass to arrive. If he had died of kidney failure, I would not have been able to get part of his disability monthly as I do now. Gee sorry you arent disabled and living with daily pain so that you can get a free trip to the park. Im one of the few which chose to receive my disability compensation through the US Army/ PDRL and DFAS rather than the VA. (Army Pensions are guaranteed during government shutdowns). I am 100% disabled and I still donate money every time I enter a park. Yet I will help anyone and I care, anything else would constitute a jealousy or narcissistic behavior as that they arent entitled to what they get or have because to you you dont see any disability in them. Information changes at times and we want to ensure your viewers have accurate information and one place to go to for questions and answers about the Access Pass and any other interagency pass we offer. FedEx Ground - typically 3-5 business days The Pass is free and issued at the time of entry. Download the official NPS app before your next visit, A statement by a licensed physician (Statement must include that the individual has a PERMANENT disability, that it limits one or more aspects of their daily life, and the nature of those limitations. Its not fair. Try listening to a constant ring in your ears twenty-four hours a day or not being able to socialize because you can hardly recognize what people are saying, then maybe you can complain. The application indicates that this is for the AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL THE NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL To make it easier on veterans why not just issue the pass when the disability papers are sent to the veteran. To obtain an Access pass through the mail, you must complete an application, provide a photocopy of proof of citizenship or residency, documentation of disability and pay the processing fee. Thanks for the pass California State Parks. I have been trying for several days to download the PDF application and keep getting the same response, Ill be retiring soon, so any freebies I can get in my travels (as a ret vet w/ %-connection for my back) when I do call it a career will be very much welcome. Who qualifies for the Annual Pass? The Access Pass is free and can be obtained in person at one of these federal recreation sites, through the mail following the instructions on the National Park Service website, or ordered online via the US Geological Survey website. NOT ACCEPTED The pass can be bought at any state park and is valid for a year from the day you purchase it. Thanks, For further details: Try this: Box 942896. Please verify with your VA Benefit Summary found at https://eauth.va.gov/ebenefits/download-letters as to whether your disability is considered permanent. Good call! We experienced that too, and it pissed me off. National Parks passes are sold at most national parks. Youd be surprised. If Veterans feel they were incorrectly denied a pass, they may request to speak to the fee program supervisor on duty or submit an application for the pass athttps://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. Read the article through, your question is answered. Ive had mine for over 20 years, so this is NOT a new program. Robert, Seems to me that if your impairment limits your normal activities sometimes, perhaps not all the time, you would not be wrong if you signed the statement. Submit all completed applications to: MAIL: Washington State Parks P.O. Before you go to one of those NPS locations, make sure you read what you need to bring with you as far as documentation. Plus, here near Philadelphia, we have so many cool places to visit within the national parks system and so many fun places to go. Took the trip when living in FL for a NASCAR race and had an entire day free before. Decals are issued on annual basis, even for owners of lifetime Senior/Access passes, Decals are NOT valid for entry at staffed entrance sites - you MUST show your pass, All sites that issue passes issue free hangtags. Your status as a veteran isnt less important, its because you dont have a service connected disability. Ive never needed anything more than my VA ID which simply has service connected on it. Every bit helps. FYI Ive been able to go into ANY national park and get a new Access Pass with just my WORDbefore I ever saw this article and before I gained my 100% disability from the VA, I am 100% Disabled, service connected, and I would like to know where I get the DD Form 2765 for flying aboard Can anyone help. No. Some days you cant tie your shoe laces, for example, or walk to the parking lot with a grocery bag, or pick up your grand baby because of your disability, while on other days you do ok. One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. A park Ranger stated only fee charging parks will issue the pass and non-fee charging parks do not issue the pass. Your type of messaging does not belong in this forum.my thought. Discovery Pass: access to multiple locations Save time at the gate. However I also work in Federal Government first the VA and now FS. There are several pass . A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that Thats part of why its important to get rated and updated ratings. Information for visitors to better plan your trip to our parks. I myself have been 100% connected from leaving the discharge shack, yet lest I judge or call out anybody else with a disability to deal with in their life. You can pay per vehicle or per person for admission. Both passes are basically the same, just different criteria to be eligible for them.. Sacramento, CA 94296-0001. Lock Follow the instructions on the website and pay the document processing fee of $10. 40% rating here. It is all national parks and monuments . Let me understand this. Download the Distinguished Veteran Pass Application. Just get it then. Can you provide me with the application form? If this keeps happening, try contacting the websites owner. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. If you own an open-topped vehicle (jeep, motorcycle, etc.) If I printed it off they cant say anything to me. How to get a National Parks Disability Pass: I first secured my pass in Denver ,Colorado years ago while working in the VA arena, and made it a point to inform all veterans I came in contact with of all State, Federal and local benefits they were entitled to. What documentation do I need to show for proof of eligibility? Wow!! the VA sucks! We learned too late. FedEx 2nd day - typically 2 business days I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran who died from his service connected disability. I mean, youre free to reject it, of course, but you could just stuff some money into the the parks donation box instead of giving it to the ranger at the park gate and keep the line moving. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. I went today and the front entry was closed again. From the application.A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that you have been medically determined to be eligible to receive Federal benefits as a result of blindness or permanent disability. The nonprofit group Volunteers of America (VOA) recognizes the challenges Veterans often face in confronting moral injury, which is essentially a conflict with ones personal code of morality. I completed understand what you went through, what I do in case I would ask for her Name and ID and the name of her supervisor, putting she/he on its place. She then handed me a permanent marker and scoffed at me when I couldnt get the cap off to sign with it. To get this benefit, 4th Graders must go to the Every Kid Outdoors website at everykidoutdoors.gov click on the "Get Your Pass" icon at the top of the screen to get your free voucher. I would gladly give up my benefits to get the last 5 years of my life back where as a 30 year old I cant drive or bathe myself. Please verify this before applying otherwise you may be fraudulently receiving a benefit intended for those who truly need it. USGS We currently offer two types of passes for use at national parks, forests, and other federal recreation sites: Site Passes and the America the Beautiful - The National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass (referred to as the Interagency Annual Pass). In addition to free entry at participating sites, the Access Pass includes discounts on someexpanded amenity feessuch as camping. Box 42650 How to Get Your Free Access Pass to National Parks, ADHD and the Protection Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, When a Special Needs Trust Is Not the Only or Best Choice, A U.S. State or Territory issued Drivers License, Identification or Birth Certificate; or. An Access Pass permits entrance for one motorcycle. Second, if applying by mail, send a completed packet and $10 processing fee to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). for my legs, but was turned down (while in the U.S. Army, I had one bad jump from an airplane, fell off a telephone pole as a field wireman, and fell down a flight of stairs, all in the same month). I update it periodically to check links. Transit time varies, and is dependent upon the service selected: USPS - typically 5-10 business days The site says ( does not have to be 100% ). Drove up to the gates to the Grand Canyon and the park lady says, thats not accurate. Please provide a mailing address for the US Geological Survey to obtain this free pass. I have been fortunate enough to not be injured in battle, just hearing loss and some arthritis from physical strains and injuries. I did 38 years and feel that the disability is a strong qualification. Try working around jet engines for years and then tell me what you think about being nearly deaf. The disability requirements for the Access Pass are not based on percentage of disability. It might be the same, but many of our brothers and sitars not seniors yet. they are active military & become veterans after they leave military service.

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