Discounts offered by the Pass vary widely across the many different types of recreation sites. Steve, They refer you to other passes that are available. In fact they said they used to a few years ago. I am a disabled Vet. The Park Ranger on duty was condescending and extremely rude. (1-888-275-8747) **imagine that here in the united states of north mexico!!!! The application cleared describes this and the applicant signs stating this are permanently disabled. Please provide a mailing address for the US Geological Survey to obtain this free pass. After all, your disability is for 10%, not 100%. On the flip side I always wondered why they had free Active Duty passes and not something for Veterans. 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. You can also obtain an Access Passin person, with proper documentation,from a participating Federal recreation site or office. Those of us that served and didnt retire and didnt get hurt are treated like outcasts. The process took less than an hour. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, Look on the bottom of page 2 of the application form for the address. To qualify, the person must have a diagnosed permanent disability. Do I need this also. Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? And 70% disabled Army Vet. Please stop complaining. In addition to free entry at participating sites, the Access Pass includes discounts on someexpanded amenity feessuch as camping. I did 38 years and feel that the disability is a strong qualification. 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. These are completely separate from the access pass, anyone can buy one and it has nothing to do with being disabled. There findings, attitude and compassion is very cold and callus.They must be re- examined. active military not active veterans. It is a pass for ANY disabled citizen or permanent resident of the US. So, you have to be in pain in order to be disabled. FedEx Ground - typically 3-5 business days They have water issues and because they cant provide normal services, they left it open/free entry. Thats It. 1-888-ASK-USGS Cant connect securely to this page Thanks, Jim. I update it periodically to check links. Im not inclined to write down my credit card info and ship through the mail. I am a real novice when it comes to computers and not comfortable doing much of anything via the Web. It is: The parking fee was their excuse. If you do visit National Parks and dont want to pay a $10.00 processing fee, then wait until you visit a National park and get it in person. View a detailed list of required documents pertaining to the Disitnguished Veteran Pass Application. 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. Thanks for the heads up and regards to all fellow vets out there. If you fall into any of the following groups, here's what you pay for an annual pass: Veterans: free. Most of the people with military disability ratings are NOT disabled and living with daily pain. There are far far more people with 10% for trivial issues like tinnitus which is as likely to be non-service-connected as not who line up at the trough for freebies like this. Sacramento, CA 94296-0001. In addition, theTennessee Valley Authority may honor the Access Pass for entrance or camping discounts. I know because I have the disable veteran pass and my brother has the senior pass. If you are a Veteran in crisis Get an application at many state parks or region offices. Have no problem doing it. That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? The disability requirements for the Access Pass are not based on percentage of disability. (redacted) A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 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. 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. Then they charge a separate $11 for electricity. Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. 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. Waaaaa!Waaaaa! I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? Not $80 for seniors I went with my Dad. As for the disabled Veteran National Parks Access Pass, you can get it in person at any NATIONAL Park that charges an Access Fee. 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. JJ you are eligible for more disability compensation and benefits than you are getting. A free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have apermanent disability(does not have to be a 100% disability)-that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies. I have all the necessary paperwork and I am eager to visit these parks. Thought it was a good idea at the time. People with disabilities interested in visiting national parks can benefit from the America the Beautiful Access Pass, a free, lifetime pass that is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability). Many people think that ALL national parks are free, but that is not the case. 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. WOW We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families (1-888-275-8747) Gee sorry you arent disabled and living with daily pain so that you can get a free trip to the park. So call first. Once the application package is received by USGS, the documentation will be verified and a pass imprinted with the pass owners name will be mailed to the applicant. The Access Pass may be picked up at any recreational site that issues passes: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf If I printed it off they cant say anything to me. Ya my brother is in the same boat. I suggest you do some checking through a veterans advocate group at http://www.Hadit.com You could choose their Forum Discussion and then search in the search bar for Special Monthly Compensation Then look for or search that subject for Loss of an Eye. -kevin. This is a nice benefit and I have already taken advantage of it. Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website and get a paper pass. When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. Showing a State motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate or hang-tag is not acceptable documentation. If someone in your family qualifies, there are a couple of ways you can obtain this. The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. Bring your disability letter from VA benefits office to prove your disability rating and your drivers license. Camping under the stars Credit NPS / Emily Ogden. If the park does not charge a fee, this may not be available. (1-888-275-8747). I was just now informed they require a 30% rating. So, Im rated at 20%. Thank you for writing the article, I had no clue federal parks were free. Mt. Some gave all, and dont have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our country. Passes ordered online or through the mail will be delivered 3 to 4 weeks after receipt of documentation and processing payment. Can anyone help. Available Add $80 Product to Cart About Your Annual Pass. Ended up going to Shenandoah National Park to get the pass. The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. This is what deep state types l eft over from the obummer years do. At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). I was told in Cedar Hill, TX that it had to be 60%. Hey this is a great job on this but I think we can do better to include all veterans not just disabled veterns. One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. There us a National Parks pass for Veterans regardless of Disability. Not sure how that happened on Federal land but thats the skinny on Rushmore. 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). Very quick and easy in person. So get one! Unfortunately, No! 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. A locked padlock I am 100% disabled and I still donate money every time I enter a park. The people whom are the the raters, have to be rated. Seems the Superintendent at this park needs to get his act together and help vets, vs having his Rangers sending disabled vets to another park far way on a holiday weekend. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf. 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. But it is in addition (in most cases) to your regular disability rating (Schedular tier of disabilities ranging from 10%-100% for each disability). The pass can be bought at any state park and is valid for a year from the day you purchase it. Actually just because you live to 62 does not mean you get it free it is $80. My late husband qualified through loss of use of his kidney function. The National Parks Disability Pass offers entrance to all the US National Parks, Forests, and monuments throughout the USA and neighboring territories. US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities: free. I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran who died from his service connected disability. Many of I would like a natinonal park pass. Is there a list of the parks available? Few seconds at the gate at Front Royal and in we went. I just asked the Ranger about Vet discounts, He asked if I was disabled, I said yes, I got my pass on the spot after I showed him my VA ID. Thanks in advance. Well, they are. You can also apply via the mail, which is nice. $80.00. The correct cost of this pass is $80. USGS I am a retired Marine Corp Veteran of 24 years service. the term active veterans is incorrect. I displayed my retired military ID, my VA ID card and I asked her if she was having a bad day! Can I apply for this pass? USGS Current military member: free. Took my paperwork stating so. 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). Since, Channel Islands National Park is a non-fee charging park they do not issue the pass. ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image And Veterans Natl. Its hard enough being retired, getting SSA, This ladys a total B. Denver, CO 80225. Solve : * 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. I tried to use my Access pass last year at Mt Rushmore but they declined it. Hey! If you didnt want to sign it then thats you, why worry about other people, stay in your lane and mind your own business! I went today and the front entry was closed again. 1-888-ASK-USGS 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. Desert Storm Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. We learned too late. What about regular Veterans? 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. 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. To qualify for the Pass the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. Francis J. Fitzpatrick. Please contact a site directly if you have a question about pass acceptance and fees. Does the pass only include the disabled veteran or is there a spouse encluded? how about I donate my pass to yall whining babies. Spring flowers are blooming, the summer travel season quickly approaches and Veterans are joining the 330-million yearly visitors enjoying U.S. National Parks. I think something is going wrong. Click on Lifetime National Parks Access Pass, it is a hyperlink that will open the ACCESS PASS FAQ. 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. We have been to Boston, Philadelphia, National Parks out west and Washington DC many times. America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Lands Pass. Because that makes to much sense. And the difference in a disabled that and a vet is for me anyway the vent goes out and he gets him another job and he works and he lives his life a disabled vet probably does not get to work as much as a a veteran. I just got a pass at Zion national Park. You have good days and you have bad days. Well see if a 10% disability qualifies. So Id appreciate you getting your facts straight. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. I wouldnt apply for this pass online. 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. Are passes available to disabled veterans or other . I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. Thanks! How they do it is that they charge you for parking. Said they were specifically told they do not allow ANY passes by the folks at Parks Management Company. If you look closely at your VA disability rating and Benefit Summary, it should tell you whether you have a permanent disability or not. 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. National Parks passes are sold at most national parks. Thanks, It also list other benefits. So I went to my nearby National Battlefield Park in Manassas VA today, Memorial Day weekend to get a lifetime pass. Even if it at a coustof 10 dollars fir non disable veterns. 30 10 =, How do you solve it? Additionally, anyone having served in the military for at least one full term of obligation and received an Honorable Discharge, should receive access to National Parks. Lighten up!!! It would be so easy to give it to everyone but that is why it is a program for the disabled. You can learn more about these pass options below: Alternative Interagency Pass Options Wow!! https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, The address is on the application. Both passes are basically the same, just different criteria to be eligible for them.. I am curious too. 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). A permanent disability is 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. Major life activities include functions such as: caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, etc. I am a Vietnam combat wounded veteran that has only a 10% disability rating and could not honestly sign that statement. Whats going on here?? I was like ???? is this the same as the Golden Age Passport. 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). Gosh, am shocked at some of the e-mails; service connected disabilities deserve special benefits as do senior citizens. 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 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. Youd be surprised. Go to a Forrest Service Office its free, fast, and easy. OEF. The Access Pass may be issued to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of any age that have been medically determined to have apermanent disability(does not have to be a 100% disability) that severely limits one or more major life activities. Count your blessings. You think i will ever get it? You will need to upload documentation, so prepare PDFs or pictures of your documents. I got mine today at Johnsons Beach National Seashore, Perdido Key, FL Showed my VA card and that was it. I think I had already heard something about it but never gave it much thought. Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single . If you dont live near a National Park that charges access fees, you will have to apply through the mail and pay $10.00 processing fee. 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