Attn: Access Pass Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? If my pass keeps people like you from whinnying and comparing your service to my combat injuries. 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. Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. A lock 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). If it is a federal recreational area that charges a fee, they should have those passes there also. USGS https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, Look on the bottom of page 2 of the application form for the address. And 70% disabled Army Vet. Then they charge a separate $11 for electricity. The VSO officers who usually assist with claims do not know very much, if anything, about the SMP tier. California State Parks. I dont have a supplemental income and Im an honorably discharged veterans. Also in large print. Click on Lifetime National Parks Access Pass, it is a hyperlink that will open the ACCESS PASS FAQ. Having Medicare taking their share of my minimal retirement check? Lighten up!!! 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. Is this for any disability rate or only 100% disabled? Click on the The Access Pass application form nit is a hyperlink to the form and the form has the directions and address. Yes, please list the FREE recreation sites Nation wide. In Pocatello, Idaho please come to the Forest Service office at 4350 Cliffs Drive instead of the BLM/Department of the Interior, and I can help you out. 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. What is the deal there? I am an over 50% disabled vet but I am NOT permanently disabled. Last month they got three stamps. 1967 to 1971 THANK YOU. USGS Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? No. Its a great way to catalog family vacations, and the free pass makes it budget-friendly. What is the America the Beautiful- The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass? Any discounts or anything? You should be able to find a pdf version. Need application for my HUSBAND disabled vet. Again like most government bureaucracies you must jump through hoops. Try going to Great Falls near McLean, just north of Tysons area. Are passes available to disabled veterans or other . YES I AM A RETIRED U.S.NAVY VETERAN MMCS I AM 70 % DISABLED RIGHT NOW. Golden Pass for over 62? The Pass is free and issued at the time of entry. 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. On the flip side I always wondered why they had free Active Duty passes and not something for Veterans. Come to find out that one of the largest National parks in the Washington DC doesnt issue the passes. VA has been hard on vets forever.Its about time they are examined inside and out and get real qualified Raters in the chairs of our rating system. I hope to avail myself of this benefit the next time Im at a national parks facility. Denver, CO 80225, Questions: Then why are you receiving 10% if nothing is wrong? Hows it work for us? Ive had mine for over 20 years, so this is NOT a new program. The only problem is that not all national parks have this update. 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. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Ended up going to Shenandoah National Park to get the pass. Thats It. Just wait till you go to a location that has a fee to enter. If he had died of kidney failure, I would not have been able to get part of his disability monthly as I do now. Some gave all, and dont have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our country. 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. Gee sorry you arent disabled and living with daily pain so that you can get a free trip to the park. Under 16: free. I just feel they are uneducated about their S.O.P. 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. there is an OR for Vets in the second bullet point. 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. So they tell me to mail in an application, which I really dont want to do, adding in more IDs, plus a $10 fee. Note: This Pass does not work at State Parks-it is only valid at National Parks and Monuments. (age may have also been slightly raised). Attn: Access Pass An Access Pass permits entrance for one motorcycle. Many of I am curious too. 20/20 means 20/20 in vision. the VA sucks! And somebody needs to put it in front of Congress if thats what it takes. An official website of the United States government. I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. 1966 1970 Vietnam Era 100%. It is free to enter. Ive had one for years. Hey! Seniors will receive a discount for day-use entry if they show their driver's license. 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. Why isnt Mt Rushmore a national park? 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. 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). A typical admission fee to a national park can range from free to $30 plus. I am 100% disabled and I still donate money every time I enter a park. Thanks to the VA, the Parks Service and our citizens. My late husband qualified through loss of use of his kidney function. (1-888-275-8747). The second vehicle is subject to anentrance fee, or must have (or buy) a second pass. 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). This application is for permanently disabled vets. We learned too late. I dont care if you are a vet disabled or retired I dont care if you were a vet and you left this country and your family to go somewhere else then you deserve a free lifetime pass no big deal. Your desire not to apply for this pass is commendable in your own right, but for many others it may be a blessing. 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. Note:Photo identification will be requested to verify pass ownership. . Where do they come from in background and lifestyle. Please see my Sensory Friendly Travel Section for all of our National Park and other travel reviews. 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. Once pass is received, you may use passcard for reservations and applicable benefits. 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 pay per vehicle or per person for admission. Its classes provide the hands-on training needed to learn about the many ways a Veteran may participate in agriculture. The Access Pass application form Just Fine unless the Fing VA doesnt take away your 38 yr old service connected disability rating. The access Pass is fantastic. He did peritoneal dialysis every day at home for 5 years before he died of his heart condition in Dec 2015. Passes ordered online or through the mail will be delivered 3 to 4 weeks after receipt of documentation and processing payment. ** Letter must denominate any disability percentage **, Image True, but what about the discounts in the store and such. Or just being totally ignorant. SpaceA. or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. 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). The Interagency Military Pass has been part of the America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series since 2012. It doesnt cost that much anyway. WOW We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families Im not inclined to write down my credit card info and ship through the mail. The Access Pass is valid only at participatingFederalrecreation sites. 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. This is what I mean by the disconnect that exists between doing something for Veterans that doesnt require another form or writing down a 10 digit telephone number before you blow your brains out. Denver, CO 80225, Download the PDF application form. (1-888-275-8747) I would like to know where are some of the places in Kansas that I can use this because I live in Kansas. Denver, CO 80225. My email address is (redacted). them are Veterans themselves. 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. 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. Smh. The ranger who issued it to me asked me nothing similar, only what I did in the service. I just purchase a year pass, is there any way to get the fee refunded and get this instead? ), A document issued by federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or, Supplemental Security Income. Disabled everyone can get the pass at any National Park. When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. Thought it was a good idea at the time. 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. OEF. When leaving the lot the kiosk has option to select military. I am a retired Marine Corp Veteran of 24 years service. Actually just because you live to 62 does not mean you get it free it is $80. Because I was wounded in Vietnam and have a Purple Heart. You can obtain an Access Pass in person, with proper documentation, from a participating Federal recreation site or office. One pass covers the vehicle at sites that charge "per vehicle". Second, if applying by mail, send a completed packet and $10 processing fee to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It is: You should seek guidance from the South Park Ranger District 719 836-2031 as why they disregarded their own access point and web site rules. Thats part of why its important to get rated and updated ratings. I got my disabled Access Pass at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge without a problem. 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. Can we get this pass at our local veterans service office? Every situation is different and it is none of my concern or my business to think or overthink about, nor yours sir. If the park does not charge a fee, this may not be available. That is for the licensed physician statement. I was told as a child and I live up to it everyday Dont worry about anybody elses personal business, worry about yourself. Do I need this also. Each Annual Pass can have up to two "owners". There are no more participation trophies in a #MAGA America. A free, lifetime pass - 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) - that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies. 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. 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. I guess you believe everyone should get a trophy also. IT says IN BOLD where to send the completed application to. Thank you for your support of our federal recreation lands. 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. You have good days and you have bad days. Thanks for the pass 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. Never mind Great Falls. Send your completed Application to: Questions: 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. Alternatively, you can show an. Do they really know how a vet with PTSD really feels? 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. Dan , this is shameful that they would disregard their own rules . Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. Click bait I hear that is called. Documentation required includes: Second, the Interagency Access Pass may be obtained through the mail. 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). Who knows. Does the pass only include the disabled veteran or is there a spouse encluded? They may not even have heard of it. So I went to my nearby National Battlefield Park in Manassas VA today, Memorial Day weekend to get a lifetime pass. With access to over 2,000 locations nationwide, this pass grants individuals with disabilities a lifetime of adventures you don't want to miss. Because it had a retractable spring point! 6 years in the Marine Corps and nothing to show but a expired ID. Plus, here near Philadelphia, we have so many cool places to visit within the national parks system and so many fun places to go. I was told at the visitor center that I had to be 100% disabled to qualify for the pass. If you dont visit National Parks, then why bother to get this? I am a real novice when it comes to computers and not comfortable doing much of anything via the Web. A Federal Recreational Lands Pass covers entrance fees to more then 2,000 sitesincluding national forests and grasslands. 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. Good call! If you fall into any of the following groups, here's what you pay for an annual pass: Veterans: free. I went to Channel Islands National Park in Ventura, CA and they do not issue the free pass. Official websites use .gov I went today and the front entry was closed again. 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. As I recall the free pass was going to start having a fee. 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. Ill bet illegals get anything they want **FREE** including this benefit or all else democraps will have another sissy convulsion, duh!!! What is the address you mail an application to? Submit all completed applications to: MAIL: Washington State Parks P.O. There is not an age requirement for this pass. how about I donate my pass to yall whining babies. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. Picked mine up today, thanks for the heads up. Be kind to others because I dont want to go back to being a combat medic. Even if it at a coustof 10 dollars fir non disable veterns. It states this clearly on the VA Benefits Summary. 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. Proof of residency 2. The senior pass now costs $80 and does not provide the financial discounts. 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. There are a number of passes available, many of them discounted or free for certain groups. 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. Please note that Interagency Passes will not be available for immediate download or printing. If damaged, it can be replaced as long as a portion of the pass is identifiable and you show proper identification. Yes. https://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes. I was like. Thank you for your service and sacrifice . Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. Very quick and easy in person. I live near Manassas too. Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! I had a couple of rangers there telling me they couldnt help. I am only at 40%, so it only requiring 10% is awesome. Current military member: free. She, reluctantly handed me the pass and told me I must sign it. I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? 1-888-ASK-USGS Finally after complaining to my Senator, you can now just hit the number 7 to be transferred to the crisis hot line. Im filling out the application but its saying theres a $10 charge. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. Bunch of cry babies crying over not having the same benefits as a disabled vet. Whats going on here?? Cant connect securely to this page Great idea but would make it way to easy!! The park us free to enter, however you have to pay to park which is privately owned. It may also be ordered through the USGS Online (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass Quit complaining. What about widows of disabled veterans who are also disabled and on SS disability? To qualify for the pass, the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. thanks The Disability Access Pass is a free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies. Maybe an America the Beautiful annual pass or a lifetime pass is the best option for you. The percentage of veterans to total population is negligible. What a scam. The passes provide entrance or access to more than 2,000 Federal recreation sites. (1-888-275-8747). They also can be used at national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands. Showing a State motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate or hang-tag is not acceptable documentation. This was not always the existing policy with the passes so I could see how several agencies would be caught off guard with the VA just changing the rules without letting them know. You pay a one time fee. 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. List of sites that issue the Access Pass: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf Some examples of acceptable documentation include: Image The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. Hah! ATTN: Distinguished Veteran Pass Program. Who said 10% was the minimum requirement? Have no problem doing it. This is a great benefit for BLIND and PERMANENTLY DISABLED Veterans. Please provide a mailing address for the US Geological Survey to obtain this free pass. fedrecpass@usgs.gov What about regular Veterans? fedrecpass@usgs.gov 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) 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. Why is there Algebra? If you speak about the entire National Park System, which includes Monument, Memorials, Seashores, Lakeshores, Recreation Areas, Preserves, Historic Sites, Military Parks, etc, then there are 419. I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran who died from his service connected disability. Did anyone else notice that there are only 58 national parks in the USA? echo $arrContactInfo['con_position']; ?>, Have a Disability? Has the percentage changed recently or is this typo? Learn about accessibility laws and policy. An Annual Pass is available for Louisiana State Parks that allows for unlimited day-use at all sites for all people in one non-commercial vehicle. Waaaaa!Waaaaa! 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. The Park Ranger on duty was condescending and extremely rude. The contract come with clauses indicating benefits. I wish you all well! We stick our necks out for them and they wont give us our benefit?? All veterans have sacrificed for our wonderful country, but the truth is some gave more, and recognizing more is a good thing. Thank you for the extra information, it is very helpful. If you have a Forrest Service Office in your area, go there with your paperwork showing your disability rating and they will issue you one right then and there for free. No. Up to 100% of the Pass program's proceeds are used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services. Good to know this. 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. Around 25% of them have fees. If the DOD is not fulfilling the contract, get a lawyer or be thankful you served and the contract Fullfilled and complete. I cant find an application for a Disabled Veteran lifetime National Park Pass. If you are a Veteran in crisis It is embarrassing. It is a National Memorial and they only charge for parking. Discovery Pass: access to multiple locations Save time at the gate. An official website of the United States government. Box 942896. OIF 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. Lock Is that permanent 100% or a permanent disability of 10% and higher, I am a legally blind veteran, is it possible to receive the application in the mail? I have all the necessary paperwork and I am eager to visit these parks. Anytime a Pass is used, photo identification will be requested to verify Pass ownership. I would like a natinonal park pass. However, expect a minimum of 12 weeks for pass to arrive. Share your knowledge and experience by joining this community as a contributor. The Travis Mills Foundation (TMF) supports recalibrated Veterans and their families through various programs that help Veterans overcome physical and emotional obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation. The pass can be used at more than 2000 Federal recreation sites across the nation. Download a paper application from https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. Visithttp://www.recreation.govfor information about Federal recreation sites. Mt. If you own an open-topped vehicle (jeep, motorcycle, etc.) Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net. One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. Also, if you are in Washington State, they have a similar pass for veterans with a service connected disability of 30% or more. The Access Pass . Well see if a 10% disability qualifies. Thanks VA and citizens! Here is a printable list for you to use to plan your trip. The people whom are the the raters, have to be rated. Google form DD2765. Those include National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests and other federal recreation. I would seek guidance from the South Park Ranger District 719 836-2031 as to why they are not following the rules on the access point and their website. active military not active veterans. They no longer charge at this park, which seems they might want to again, at least for yearly passes to help pay for running the place. A little-known benefit from the Interior Department gives military veterans with any disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs a free lifetime pass to national parks and other . It is all national parks and monuments . Ranger program for kids too. Since I am not permanently disabled I cannot benefit from the program. Its hard enough to just shower, let alone get groceries. I can appreciate all the vets that feel like second class citizens because they got out without injuries and are left out of this offer maybe you can start a petition so all vets that ever served can get free entry passes. Your status as a veteran isnt less important, its because you dont have a service connected disability. Receipts and electronic scanned images of your pass are NOT valid for use. I think it is shameful that they denied you this access. $80.00. Its a contract. They refer you to other passes that are available. Since, Channel Islands National Park is a non-fee charging park they do not issue the pass. It allows free entry to all National Parks and now Im wondering if it is the same and if the name changed. FedEx 2nd day - typically 2 business days Cost: Free. 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. That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. The Annual Senior Pass will provide you with free entry into all of the above mentioned National Park sites but only for one year. So get one! 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. My younger brother was with me and we decided to drive up to the Grand Canyon. 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. Anyone who doesnt want to pay the $10 processing fee, just go to a National Park or the Forrest Service Office near you its FREE there. 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