A lock Im about to do it myself. I have a Golden Age Passport. Who Qualifies: 4th graders for the 2021-2022 School Year. Seniors will receive a discount for day-use entry if they show their driver's license. Price would have been quite a bit, but saw the post on the guard shack about this pass and got mine right there. How they do it is that they charge you for parking. Getting Into the National Parks If you are disabled, you may be qualified to receive a free national parks entry pass. Got my card and on my way in less than two minutes. 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. SpaceA. Many people think that ALL national parks are free, but that is not the case. active military not active veterans. Who qualifies for the Annual Pass? 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. Ill give it to you, but thats wrong. USGS Attn: Access Pass Box 25286 As a disabled veteran, the offer of free access to our beautiful National Parks, after I jump through all the hoops required and then pay the $10 processing fee. Why are you worried about others, are you a VA doctor? Am I missing something? The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. Rushmore is free to enter , you have to pay for parking . 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.. If it is a federal recreational area that charges a fee, they should have those passes there also. 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). 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. All veterans have sacrificed for our wonderful country, but the truth is some gave more, and recognizing more is a good thing. or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Dan , this is shameful that they would disregard their own rules . P.O. Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a . So I went to my nearby National Battlefield Park in Manassas VA today, Memorial Day weekend to get a lifetime pass. His was free lifetime pass for over 62! At "per person" sites, the applicable fee will be charged for each additional person. The National Parks Disability Pass offers entrance to all the US National Parks, Forests, and monuments throughout the USA and neighboring territories. I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? 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. So they tell me to mail in an application, which I really dont want to do, adding in more IDs, plus a $10 fee. Have no problem doing it. I just purchase a year pass, is there any way to get the fee refunded and get this instead? An official website of the United States government. Few seconds at the gate at Front Royal and in we went. It might be the same, but many of our brothers and sitars not seniors yet. Great idea but would make it way to easy!! Second, if applying by mail, send a completed packet and $10 processing fee to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). 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. 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. 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. 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. America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Lands Pass. 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 [email protected] or my colleague [email protected]. Ive never needed anything more than my VA ID which simply has service connected on it. 2) Annual Senior Pass. A park Ranger stated only fee charging parks will issue the pass and non-fee charging parks do not issue the pass. Denver, CO 80225, Download the PDF application form. There is no fee for Rushmore. Senior Citizens can also get a pass for only being Senior Citizens. Im at 40% (30% above the quoted 10%). Try this: Again like most government bureaucracies you must jump through hoops. No PTSD! Can I apply for this pass? I had to pay to enter GCNP, tben go to Park HQ to present paperwork. The process took less than an hour. Your status as a veteran isnt less important, its because you dont have a service connected disability. (1-888-275-8747). 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). Its worth its weight in gold as Ive traveled to hundreds of sites over the past decade or so. Just dont go Tuesdays. Loss of or loss of use falls under a different tier of disability compensation called SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION and is a lesser known and harder to navigate tier of disability. 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. NOT TRUE! A suite of annual and lifetime passes that provides U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreation lands. Im a 100% p/t vetera. ATTN: Distinguished Veteran Pass Program. Thanks! 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. The USGS Store accepts all Credit and Debit cards but gift cards of any kind are not accepted. 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. Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single . The access Pass is fantastic. or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. 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. Ya my brother is in the same boat. Even if it at a coustof 10 dollars fir non disable veterns. Maybe an America the Beautiful annual pass or a lifetime pass is the best option for you. Just wait till you go to a location that has a fee to enter. It takes about 30 seconds to process. Because I was wounded in Vietnam and have a Purple Heart. Desert Storm Yes. Submit all completed applications to: MAIL: Washington State Parks P.O. The disability requirements for the Access Pass are not based on percentage of disability. That is for the licensed physician statement. USGS Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? 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. You must also have documentation that you have a permanent disability, which could include:A statement signed by a licensed physician attesting that you have a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, and stating the nature of the impairment; or A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the Veteran's Administration, which attests that you have been medically determined to be eligible to receive Federal benefits as a result of blindness or permanent disability; orProof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI); or a document issued by a State agency such as the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, which attests that you have been medically determined to be eligible to receive vocational rehabilitation agency benefits or services as a result of medically determined blindness or permanent disability. 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). That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. The ranger who issued it to me asked me nothing similar, only what I did in the service. This ladys a total B. We dont care about your percentage. The contract come with clauses indicating benefits. The Access Pass may be picked up at any recreational site that issues passes: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf Im filling out the application but its saying theres a $10 charge. Its hard enough to just shower, let alone get groceries. Its a contract. I know that Maine Parks and Rec do the same. Normally this would be $80 per year or as much as $25-$50 per visit. Dishonest Jerks! :). Golden Pass for over 62? 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. Many Veterans, with a service connected disability rating, are entering Federal recreation lands and national parks for free with anAmerica the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands lifetime Access Passthrough an interagency partnership between the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation. Also, when checking the United States Geological Survey website it shows no knowledge of this pass. Less than 1% of the US population are military veterans. And 70% disabled Army Vet. Bozkurt. NOT ACCEPTED Took the trip when living in FL for a NASCAR race and had an entire day free before. Steve, My email address is (redacted). Proof of residency They have water issues and because they cant provide normal services, they left it open/free entry. Thanks, It must be an issue with your internet browser. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Sir I salute your comment and your thinking. 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. Drove up to the gates to the Grand Canyon and the park lady says, thats not accurate. Thanks Dave Martin. Discounts offered by the Pass vary widely across the many different types of recreation sites. Its classes provide the hands-on training needed to learn about the many ways a Veteran may participate in agriculture. They refer you to other passes that are available. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, Look on the bottom of page 2 of the application form for the address. Most importantly, thanks to those who gave all, and their families who miss them every day. 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. Each Annual Pass can have up to two "owners". I just found out about this today. It also list other benefits. We also collect the National Parks and State quartersbut we collect all of them in a folder, not just the ones we have visited. 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. I have been trying for several days to download the PDF application and keep getting the same response, There is a system in place for this, and we cannot just drive up to a park entrance expecting free admission. Disability Access Pass for National Parks: Read through the instructions first and gather your documentation. For passes with qualifying factors (Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Pass) the name of the account holder will be printed on the card. If he had died of kidney failure, I would not have been able to get part of his disability monthly as I do now. I would like to know where are some of the places in Kansas that I can use this because I live in Kansas. Who knows. Thats It. 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. Whats going on here?? Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! 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. They also can be used at national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands. 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 dont visit National Parks, then why bother to get this? Let me understand this. Having Medicare taking their share of my minimal retirement check? I am an over 50% disabled vet but I am NOT permanently disabled. The article contained a link to a list of all the national parks by state. Cmon were all vets here and can follow instructions right? There findings, attitude and compassion is very cold and callus.They must be re- examined. 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. When we went to the White House Easter Egg Roll, I learned that the South Lawn of the White House is actually a national park! National Parks passes are sold at most national parks. A navy vietnam veteran. Count your blessings. Bunch of cry babies crying over not having the same benefits as a disabled vet. Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. the VA sucks! 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. I will say though that from reading the article, it looks to me to be a lot easier to get it at a National Park. Denver, CO 80225, Questions: Review the Places to Get Interagency Passes to find a location. I think something is going wrong. 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. 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. Why is it so hard for some of you to do that? The Pass is free and issued at the time of entry. Note: This Pass does not work at State Parks-it is only valid at National Parks and Monuments. Thank you. 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 not make the national park pass available to ALL VETS,not just a select few, we ALL serviced,some in peace , some in combat zones. So, you have to be in pain in order to be disabled. The Access Pass may also offer a discount on some expanded amenity fees, such as camping. 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. then there are 61. You will need to upload documentation, so prepare PDFs or pictures of your documents. The SMP tier has additional assistant benefits besides the increase in monthly dollars too. This is a nice benefit and I have already taken advantage of it. The application states Blindness or Permanent Disability. It doesnt cost that much anyway. 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. Not $80 for seniors I went with my Dad. [email protected] 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) True, but what about the discounts in the store and such. 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. What you are applying for is called an Access Pass. (different from the Golden Access Pass for senior citizens or disabled veterans). 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. If my pass keeps people like you from whinnying and comparing your service to my combat injuries. Pass holders are admitted free to public lands and parks that accept the pass. Good call! You should be able to go to any National Park and they should give it to you at the entrance. Alternatively, you can show an. Thanks in advance. I got it when they first came out. 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. This might be because the site uses outdated or unsafe TLS security settings. Thanks VA and citizens! uh, I got my paperwork from the VA here and the VA website said that if I brought it.. They told me that Mt Rushmore was not a national park. Or just being totally ignorant. (age may have also been slightly raised). If the DOD is not fulfilling the contract, get a lawyer or be thankful you served and the contract Fullfilled and complete. 10/30 Rule means Blood transfusion under 10.0 Hematocrit and 30% Hemoglobin, Now if we are talking the VA, yea they will make 30% = only 10%. Visithttp://www.recreation.govfor information about Federal recreation sites. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free). $25.00. 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. Download a paper application from https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. 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. No. them are Veterans themselves. If years later, the VA and Park Service agree that were eligible for and want to give us a free pass to see the most beautiful parts of the country that we served to protect, then why turn it down? Therefore, according to the Park Ranger only go to fee charging National Parks to get the free pass. the term active veterans is incorrect. I wouldnt apply for this pass online. ACCEPTEDAward Letter (VA) Who said 10% was the minimum requirement? They would not accept it and had to pay $6 to get in. Yes you can send a check instead of putting a CC # on the form. When we tried to add the kidney failure we were told by several VSOs that we couldnt go above 100%. It is a pass for ANY disabled citizen or permanent resident of the US. We have visited many of the National Parks. https://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.) Eat those facts, jack! Box 25286 There are several pass . Please provide a mailing address for the US Geological Survey to obtain this free pass. I believe it is free if you apply in person, but a $10 processing fee if you mail in an application. 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. 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. No. The Access Pass application form With access to over 2,000 locations nationwide, this pass grants individuals with disabilities a lifetime of adventures you don't want to miss. A locked padlock 1966 1970 Vietnam Era 100%. I do have a permanent handicap license plate on my pickup truck. Francis J. Fitzpatrick. Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Just went to MR last weekmilitary did not have to pay for parking. Will I qualify for the free pass? Please be aware that passes are not available at all national park sites. Box 942896. 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. Your type of messaging does not belong in this forum.my thought. You buy those, but then they can get them stamped at each National Park/Site/Monument that you visit. Why isnt Mt Rushmore a national park? Get an application at many state parks or region offices. A typical admission fee to a national park can range from free to $30 plus. You can learn more about these pass options below: Alternative Interagency Pass Options I was told to try Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, as they should always be open and available. She then handed me a permanent marker and scoffed at me when I couldnt get the cap off to sign with it. Plus, here near Philadelphia, we have so many cool places to visit within the national parks system and so many fun places to go. Learn about accessibility laws and policy. I think I had already heard something about it but never gave it much thought. 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. 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 . Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. National passes cover recreation fees found at federal recreation areas such as national forests and grasslands. Also: I see another comment on here about buying a lifetime pass at the age of 62 or older. How many of you veterans applied for this free pass and signed the application stating that you had an impairment that severely limits one or more major life activities. Dont remember the disability percentage required. The VSO officers who usually assist with claims do not know very much, if anything, about the SMP tier. . Nobody but that person can say what their body feels like or what trauma fosters in their mind. He did peritoneal dialysis every day at home for 5 years before he died of his heart condition in Dec 2015. 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). US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities: free. For instance, you may have injured your back while in the military. Twice, I had filed for service connection with the V.A. 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. Other acceptable Federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI);. The second vehicle is subject to anentrance fee, or must have (or buy) a second pass. 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. 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. It may also be ordered through the USGS Online (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass Thanks, You still have to pay to go to Rushmore. VA disability award letter, VA summary of benefits, or proof of SSDI income. Current military member: free. Solve : * I have all the necessary paperwork and I am eager to visit these parks. On the flip side I always wondered why they had free Active Duty passes and not something for Veterans. 1-888-ASK-USGS A very pleasant surprise, (I still put a few dollars into the donation locations at the Ranger Stations, pay if forward). As for the disabled Veteran National Parks Access Pass, you can get it in person at any NATIONAL Park that charges an Access Fee. You can get an Interagency Access Pass in person at a federal recreation site. 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. The correct cost of this pass is $80. Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. OEF. There are no more participation trophies in a #MAGA America. Hey he might be blind; you dont know. A physical pass will be shipped to you. Also in large print. Can we get this pass at our local veterans service office? Can anyone help. Google form DD2765. 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. 1-888-ASK-USGS In the above paragraph that reads: WOW We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families A lock ( Now, I love my NASCARhave been to dozens of races from Miami to Phoenix to NH and never miss one on TV..BUT that trip was worth the Grand Canyon ALONE! Well, they are. IT says IN BOLD where to send the completed application to. 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. I live near Manassas too. Dont like my comment so you remove it.. ? Anyone 16 years or older may purchase the pass; children under 16 are always admitted free. 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. In fact they said they used to a few years ago. Try going to Great Falls near McLean, just north of Tysons area. 1-888-ASK-USGS Waaaaa!Waaaaa! 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. 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