Apermanent disabilityis a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. 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). TheAccess Passadmits the pass owner and any passengers in a single, private vehicle (non-commercial) at per-vehicle entrance and day use fee areas; or, the pass owner plus three additional adults where per-person fees are charged. The only problem is that not all national parks have this update. These include seniors, youth, volunteers, military and their families, and those with permanent disabilities. Why isnt Mt Rushmore a national park? Its very simple folks: 1. I went today and the front entry was closed again. No disrespect and I wish you peace within. I would venture to say that many of us who have a rating above 10%, have not been determined to be permanently disabled by the VA. DECALS If this keeps happening, try contacting the websites owner. A Federal Recreational Lands Pass covers entrance fees to more then 2,000 sitesincluding national forests and grasslands. That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. Both passes are basically the same, just different criteria to be eligible for them.. JJ I also suspect you should have been rated 100% under the Schedular ratings. Dan ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image Desert Storm This is a very nice program, and I will take advantage of it. If the park does not charge a fee, this may not be available. The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass is a lifetime pass offered to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are permanently disabled, including children. YES I AM A RETIRED U.S.NAVY VETERAN MMCS I AM 70 % DISABLED RIGHT NOW. I tried to use my Access pass last year at Mt Rushmore but they declined it. Available Add $80 Product to Cart About Your Annual Pass. Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! He was already rated 100% for his heart and 40% for diabetes. Hows it work for us? Send your completed Application to: Questions: Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? I was told at the visitor center that I had to be 100% disabled to qualify for the pass. I cant find an application for a Disabled Veteran lifetime National Park Pass. Thought it was a good idea at the time. We have visited many of the National Parks. Im still in my 40s with a disability, so its pretty special for me and tons of other vets who arent senior citizens and wouldnt otherwise have these benefits. 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. Did anyone else notice that there are only 58 national parks in the USA? $25.00. If you need your pass sooner please visit a site near you that distributes passes: SITES THAT ISSUE PASSES, America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass. there is an OR for Vets in the second bullet point. I would like to have an application by mail. Visithttp://www.recreation.govfor information about Federal recreation sites. You should be able to go to any National Park and they should give it to you at the entrance. So call first. Who qualifies for the Annual Pass? Im sorry I didnt dedicate a full 20+ years or get hurt but give me benefits and stuff anyway, even though I sacrifice as much. The White House should see to it that all parks, that have a staff on site, at a welcome desk, issue these. The paper pass can be exchanged for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge Entrance or Standard Amenity fees (Day Use Fees). Started fighting for service connected disability after 17 years separated from service. Try this: Once the application package is received, the documentation will be verified and a pass, with the pass owner's name pre-printed on it, will be issued to the applicant. Heaven knows the govt used, and often abused, some of the best years of our lives. I think it is shameful that they denied you this access. Thank you for your very informative posting on the National park access pass. When we tried to add the kidney failure we were told by several VSOs that we couldnt go above 100%. You buy those, but then they can get them stamped at each National Park/Site/Monument that you visit. 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. If you are 62 you are eligible for a lifetime access pass to our NATIONAL PARKS (NOT State Parks) for a very small fee-use to be $10.00 but Congress raised it recently to approx. (LockA locked padlock) As far a true National Parks, such as Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, etc. Last month they got three stamps. Thanks. This is the way I look at it. The application cleared describes this and the applicant signs stating this are permanently disabled. These are completely separate from the access pass, anyone can buy one and it has nothing to do with being disabled. I hope your note doesnt discourage other 10%ers from accepting this valuable offer from our government, Someone must have thought it was worth it or they never would have offered it.. And Im thankful youre honest and you should be proud that you are. What is the deal there? I am 100% disabled and I still donate money every time I enter a park. I have been fortunate enough to not be injured in battle, just hearing loss and some arthritis from physical strains and injuries. Having Medicare taking their share of my minimal retirement check? What is the America the Beautiful- The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass? The Access Pass . And somebody needs to put it in front of Congress if thats what it takes. The 10% disability rating mentioned in your email as qualifying for the free parks pass is not accurate per the personnel at the Baldwin Michigan District Forest Service office. Just Fine unless the Fing VA doesnt take away your 38 yr old service connected disability rating. It indicates if injured once who leave the serveice the VA will take care of service contected disability, not non-service contected injuries and illnesses. Sites recommend that pass owners check with each site before visiting for details about Access Pass entry and discounts. Dan , this is shameful that they would disregard their own rules . 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. Attn: Access Pass The park us free to enter, however you have to pay to park which is privately owned. I was told to try Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, as they should always be open and available. Im filling out the application but its saying theres a $10 charge. Link to where you can order the Access Pass online: https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. So they tell me to mail in an application, which I really dont want to do, adding in more IDs, plus a $10 fee. So why did they stop. does free pass also apply to the spouse of a 100% disabled vet who is deceased? The article contained a link to a list of all the national parks by state. how about I donate my pass to yall whining babies. I got mine on a trip to Phoenix in Nov 2015. America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Lands Pass. If youre going to whine about people who havent earned this benefit, whine about the fact that any mouthbreathing parasite who made it to 62 gets a free lifetime pass for nothing more significant than managing to avoid drowning in their own saliva for 62 years. Box 42650 We dont care about your percentage. If you read the instructions, you have to pay for parking at some monuments because the are NOT run by the National Park Service, they are private contractors. I went to the fort in Puerto Rico while on a cruise,I didnt know about the card at the time, showed my VA ID to get the veteran discount and they just gave me the card, had me sign it, and let me in. USGS The Access Pass may be issued to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of any age that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) that severely limits one or more major life activities. You will need to upload documentation, so prepare PDFs or pictures of your documents. The Access Pass may also offer a discount on some expanded amenity fees, such as camping. What a scam. 1-888-ASK-USGS Park pass a 10% disability? The Annual Senior Pass will provide you with free entry into all of the above mentioned National Park sites but only for one year. On December 27, 2021, President Biden signed into law S. 1605 "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (NDAA). We have been to Boston, Philadelphia, National Parks out west and Washington DC many times. Transit time varies, and is dependent upon the service selected: USPS - typically 5-10 business days The passes provide entrance or access to more than 2,000 Federal recreation sites. You can also apply via the mail, which is nice. They refer you to other passes that are available. Your posting was clear and concise please keep up the good work. Thank you Steve as you can see, even when information is concise and direct many still miss the essences of what is conveyed! Thank you. I called a few places and we ended up going to a park rangers office in Indiana to get ours. 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. Learn about accessibility laws and policy. We experienced that too, and it pissed me off. USGS All veterans have sacrificed for our wonderful country, but the truth is some gave more, and recognizing more is a good thing. Camping under the stars Credit NPS / Emily Ogden. The language in the application is clear. You can apply for the pass online or by mail with a $10 processing fee or get it for free at a Federal recreation site that issues the passes. I bet most of the people who are eligible would trade with you. The Access Pass is a free, lifetime pass available to United States citizens or permanent residents, regardless of age, that have a permanent disability that can be used at over 2,000 Federal recreation sites across the nation, including National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many National Forest lands. What about regular Veterans? or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Yes, please list the FREE recreation sites Nation wide. I was just now informed they require a 30% rating. Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? 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. 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. An annual Parks Canada Discovery Pass covers admission to more than 80 destinations for 12 months. Ya my brother is in the same boat. No. The packet should include: I have has been waiting since 2004 for agent Orange disability. NOT ACCEPTED If my pass keeps people like you from whinnying and comparing your service to my combat injuries. Overview of the Annual Pass. Spring flowers are blooming, the summer travel season quickly approaches and Veterans are joining the 330-million yearly visitors enjoying U.S. National Parks. Is this for any disability rate or only 100% disabled? How they do it is that they charge you for parking. I am receiving a non-service connected pension from the V.A., and have a 10% rating (which pays less than the non-service connected pension). May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. Hey this is a great job on this but I think we can do better to include all veterans not just disabled veterns. Eat those facts, jack! Hey he might be blind; you dont know. They told me that Mt Rushmore was not a national park. 1-888-ASK-USGS Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single . There are several pass . Please stop complaining. Thanks, Veterans who have been medically determined to have a disability are eligible for the Lifetime Access Passwith three options for obtaining the pass: First, Veterans with disability documentation can order the Access Pass online for a $10 processing fee which includes standard shipping. The National Park Annual Pass gives you access to over 2,000 recreation areas including federal lands, National Monuments, US National Historic Sites, National Historical Parks, and other sites managed by the National Park Service. You can visit national parks website to find these. Once pass is received, you may use passcard for reservations and applicable benefits. Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? Be thankful you have a free pass, its not something that everyone can get. My late husband qualified through loss of use of his kidney function. Not so special. I had a couple of rangers there telling me they couldnt help. This is what deep state types l eft over from the obummer years do. The parking fee was their excuse. You can also obtain an Access Passin person, with proper documentation,from a participating Federal recreation site or office. Its not fair. 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. Im 100% veteran and dont care if your 10% you served your country and no one should complain about us getting a freebie discount, I assure u weve earned every thing and more we get free. Complete the request, print the 4th grade voucher, and present the voucher to a ranger before entering a site or simply leave it face up . My boys also have National Parks Passports. 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. You can obtain an Access Pass in person, with proper documentation, from a participating Federal recreation site or office. JJ you are eligible for more disability compensation and benefits than you are getting. It doesnt cost that much anyway. I have been trying for several days to download the PDF application and keep getting the same response, Ive had one for years. Try working around jet engines for years and then tell me what you think about being nearly deaf. I know that Maine Parks and Rec do the same. Here is the link to the FAQs related to all interagency passes: https://store.usgs.gov/faq, Link to sites that issue and accept the Access Pass: https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes, If you have any questions, please contact me at Lisa_Bourne@nps.gov or my colleague Traci_Kolc@nps.gov. Many people think that ALL national parks are free, but that is not the case. I will attempt to obtain the pass by mail but the article should be more clear on just what pass it is that a disabled vet can obtain. Let me understand this. Because I dont have a service connected disability, my status as a Veteran is less important than someone who unfortunately has a service connected disability. In 2013, Veterans to Farmers was launched to allow Veterans to re-utilize those skills while taking on the challenge of continuing to feed our growing nation and securing our food sovereignty. I was told in Cedar Hill, TX that it had to be 60%. If you didnt want to sign it then thats you, why worry about other people, stay in your lane and mind your own business! For passes with qualifying factors (Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Pass) the name of the account holder will be printed on the card. I displayed my retired military ID, my VA ID card and I asked her if she was having a bad day! I am a widow of a 100% disabled veteran too. I went to one yesterday and they were requiring a 70% to get a free pass. Scroll Down- Just wait till you go to a location that has a fee to enter. Its hard enough being retired, getting SSA, Thanks Dave Martin. A physical pass will be shipped to you. Therefore, according to the Park Ranger only go to fee charging National Parks to get the free pass. Both the Department of Interior and the National Park Service indicate that this pass does not exist. Your desire not to apply for this pass is commendable in your own right, but for many others it may be a blessing. We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families, It appears you are a very angry person.You dont articulate your message very clearly. Just called the number on the form. Yes. Follow the instructions on the website and pay the document processing fee of $10. No, less than 1% of the current population are active veterans, a little over 7% of the current population are veterans. Gosh, am shocked at some of the e-mails; service connected disabilities deserve special benefits as do senior citizens. Showing a State motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate or hang-tag is not acceptable documentation. 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. SpaceA. Personally, I have a 100% rating but appreciate that this is for 10% and up. The ranger who issued it to me asked me nothing similar, only what I did in the service. Keywords in the applicationresult of blindness or permanent disability. In order to obtain a replacement, will I need to reapply? FedEx 2nd day - typically 2 business days This is a nice benefit and I have already taken advantage of it. NOT ACCEPTEDNotice of Benefit Increase (SSDI), Image Please upload identification that indicates that you are a citizen or permanent resident, such as a drivers license, passport, green card, or birth certificate. If you are a Veteran in crisis 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. Seems like they have the personnel to do this. View a detailed list of required documents pertaining to the Disitnguished Veteran Pass Application. With access to over 2,000 locations nationwide, this pass grants individuals with disabilities a lifetime of adventures you don't want to miss. If he had died of kidney failure, I would not have been able to get part of his disability monthly as I do now. Canada has a national parks system too. The Access Passes are even offered on Clear Creeks website. They have water issues and because they cant provide normal services, they left it open/free entry. Its a great way to catalog family vacations, and the free pass makes it budget-friendly. Please note that Interagency Passes will not be available for immediate download or printing. An official website of the United States government. Personally, I feel proud to have served my country and sympathy for those who were unable or unwilling to serve. thanks I dont why she was so cross or it bothered me so much. For complete information on the pass, please follow the following links: Access Pass Frequently Asked Questions: https://store.usgs.gov/faq#Access-Pass the term active veterans is incorrect. Again like most government bureaucracies you must jump through hoops. Thanks! 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. 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. Good for entry into thousands of federally managed recreation sites across the country, the Lifetime Access Pass is another way a grateful nation says thank you for the service and sacrifices of U. S. Veterans with disabilities. This post was originally published eons ago. There are plenty of recognition programs for veterans. A very pleasant surprise, (I still put a few dollars into the donation locations at the Ranger Stations, pay if forward). 3. STILL WAITING FOR MY 100% DISABILITY FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE for SHIP STATIONED IN THE GULF. Can you provide me with the application form? Part of my 80% rating is tinnitus. When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. Several years ago I obtained my disabled veteran permanent pass, however after a recent vehicle crash I lost my pass. It is all national parks and monuments . Solve : * active military not active veterans. A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that Discounts offered by the Pass vary widely across the many different types of recreation sites. It takes about 30 seconds to process. You can also get an Interagency Access Pass online through the USGS Online Store or, through the mail using an application form (Note: While the pass itself is free, there is a shipping and processing cost to get a pass online or through the mail). I got my disabled Access Pass at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge without a problem. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free). You have to go to the National Park and present DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ID CARD with annotations of your VA Disability Rating or your Award Letter outlining your Disability Rating. Thank you I was thinking the same thing! uh, I got my paperwork from the VA here and the VA website said that if I brought it.. And, with this pass, even if the park itself does not have a fee, you could get a discount on extras (they call them amenities) such as camping or boating. If you fall into any of the following groups, here's what you pay for an annual pass: Veterans: free. I would like a natinonal park pass. You can obtain an Access Pass onstore.usgs.gov/access-passby uploading an ID and documentation of permanent disability and paying the processing fee of $10. 1-888-ASK-USGS If hearing loss and tinnitus is not a disability, I do not know what is. I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. Cmon were all vets here and can follow instructions right? Denver, CO 80225. Google form DD2765. Most importantly, thanks to those who gave all, and their families who miss them every day. The VSO officers who usually assist with claims do not know very much, if anything, about the SMP tier. The Access Pass is valid only at participatingFederalrecreation sites. Those of us that served and didnt retire and didnt get hurt are treated like outcasts. It is embarrassing. USGS It allows free entry to all National Parks and now Im wondering if it is the same and if the name changed. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. 2) Annual Senior Pass. Visit USA.gov, This will take you to the MyHealtheVet website, This will take you to the Suicide Prevention website, This will take you to the VA Find a Form page, This will take you to the VA Publications page, Disabled Veterans eligible for free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass, America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands lifetime Access Pass, https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf, https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes, https://eauth.va.gov/ebenefits/download-letters, Travis Mills Foundation seeks to help injured Veterans recalibrate, Veterans to Farmers determined to expand farming opportunities for women Veterans, Volunteers of America offers online program to help Veterans experiencing moral injury, Call TTY if you Cant connect securely to this page Thank you all for your service, this program seems to have been designed for veterans with service connected disabilities . Im at 40% (30% above the quoted 10%). State Parks are hard up for $$$ so there may not be any discounts available. Thanks, It must be an issue with your internet browser. Kevin, READ THE FORM! Access Passes may be obtained via mail order from USGS. Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. To apply, you just need to provide a valid form of identification and documentation that proves you have a permanent disability. Box 25286 The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. I am a disabled Vet. It can be ordered through the USGS by Mail (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, For more information on the Access Pass, or other passes, check these Frequently Asked Questions: https://store.usgs.gov/faq. 40% rating here. Finally after complaining to my Senator, you can now just hit the number 7 to be transferred to the crisis hot line. Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. So get one! Please verify this before applying otherwise you may be fraudulently receiving a benefit intended for those who truly need it. Because I was wounded in Vietnam and have a Purple Heart. Im not inclined to write down my credit card info and ship through the mail. This is an interagency pass and includes Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers sites, in addition to the National Parks and monuments. Please see my Sensory Friendly Travel Section for all of our National Park and other travel reviews. Does the pass only include the disabled veteran or is there a spouse encluded? 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. Since, Channel Islands National Park is a non-fee charging park they do not issue the pass. Another example of where you have to be disabled to account for anything. 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. IT says IN BOLD where to send the completed application to. A lock ( The people whom are the the raters, have to be rated. No PTSD! Can we get this pass at our local veterans service office? What is the address to send the application to? Anytime a Pass is used, photo identification will be requested to verify Pass ownership. 1966 1970 Vietnam Era 100%. The Senior Pass includes all the same discounts as the access pass, which is free access to all sites that charge an entrance fee and 50% discount on some expanded amenity fees (camping, boat launching, etc). I was like. 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 So, you have to be in pain in order to be disabled. 6 years in the Marine Corps and nothing to show but a expired ID. Took my paperwork stating so. 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. Over 62: $20. 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