The lady cuts me off. Not so special. Count your blessings. Can we get this pass at our local veterans service office? P.O. I dont why she was so cross or it bothered me so much. Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! Thank you for your support of our federal recreation lands. Solve : * Im at 40% (30% above the quoted 10%). View a detailed list of required documents pertaining to the Disitnguished Veteran Pass Application. For passes with qualifying factors (Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Pass) the name of the account holder will be printed on the card. She, reluctantly handed me the pass and told me I must sign it. ATTN: Distinguished Veteran Pass Program. active military not active veterans. YES I AM A RETIRED U.S.NAVY VETERAN MMCS I AM 70 % DISABLED RIGHT NOW. It is: Thank you. I am a retired Marine Corp Veteran of 24 years service. Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? 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. I went to the Grand Canyon in July of 2017. Thanks for the heads up and regards to all fellow vets out there. You do not have to show proof of disability but you may be asked to sign an document stating you have a disability (honor system). Those include National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests and other federal recreation. Discounts offered by the Pass vary widely across the many different types of recreation sites. 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. The application cleared describes this and the applicant signs stating this are permanently disabled. Around 25% of them have fees. Or just being totally ignorant. Ill give it to you, but thats wrong. 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 Then why are you receiving 10% if nothing is wrong? Yes, England has its own National Parks System, but I do not know their programs. 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. Nobody but that person can say what their body feels like or what trauma fosters in their mind. Document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income, or Supplemental Security Income; Document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. Dishonest Jerks! or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Im a 100% p/t vetera. 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. I have has been waiting since 2004 for agent Orange disability. Anytime a Pass is used, photo identification will be requested to verify Pass ownership. Attn: Access Pass I got it when they first came out. Box 25286 There are several pass . These include seniors, youth, volunteers, military and their families, and those with permanent disabilities. Heaven knows the govt used, and often abused, some of the best years of our lives. Hey he might be blind; you dont know. Current military member: free. 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. they become veterans after they leave military service. You have to check with your State VA services to see if a special access pass is offered for your State Parks and Recreation Services. echo $arrContactInfo['con_position']; ?>, Have a Disability? Every bit helps. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Bring your disability letter from VA benefits office to prove your disability rating and your drivers license. I just found out about this today. Im going to stop in at the vsc before my appointment tomorrow and figure out why not. 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. Let me understand this. have hearing loss, VA plans, budget, finances, and performance, VA disability award letter, VA summary of benefits, or proof of SSDI income. 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. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, Look on the bottom of page 2 of the application form for the address. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. OIF **imagine that here in the united states of north mexico!!!! fedrecpass@usgs.gov I went today and the front entry was closed again. And I hope that nobody would commit fraud to that extent for a free pass to a park. Showing a State motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate or hang-tag is not acceptable documentation. I am an over 50% disabled vet but I am NOT permanently disabled. I emailed the National Parks and they told me permanent disability. Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? The site says ( does not have to be 100% ). Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website and get a paper pass. Box 942896. Several years ago I obtained my disabled veteran permanent pass, however after a recent vehicle crash I lost my pass. Also in large print. Thanks. In order to obtain a replacement, will I need to reapply? $25.00. Both passes are basically the same, just different criteria to be eligible for them.. (1-888-275-8747) Sites recommend that pass owners check with each site before visiting for details about Access Pass entry and discounts. 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. Who said 10% was the minimum requirement? ), A document issued by federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or, Supplemental Security Income. May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. 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. -kevin. ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image I was just now informed they require a 30% rating. (1-888-275-8747). When we tried to add the kidney failure we were told by several VSOs that we couldnt go above 100%. A document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. Alternatively, you can show an. Good call! It will either have to be a note from a physician or notice that you are receiving SSDI income. How they do it is that they charge you for parking. At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). Here is a printable list for you to use to plan your trip. Denver, CO 80225. In addition, theTennessee Valley Authority may honor the Access Pass for entrance or camping discounts. Well see if a 10% disability qualifies. Thank you I was thinking the same thing! Under 16: free. Denver, CO 80225. What is the address to send the application to? I went to one yesterday and they were requiring a 70% to get a free pass. Get ready for adventure: 450 000 km 2 of memories await! The SMP tier has additional assistant benefits besides the increase in monthly dollars too. Please provide a mailing address for the US Geological Survey to obtain this free pass. Golden Pass for over 62? Wow!! On the flip side I always wondered why they had free Active Duty passes and not something for Veterans. Semper Fi! Maybe that person can explain to the actual park rangers at the visitor center that they need to read up on all things VA? This is the way I look at it. I love our national parks, and some surprising places are national parks. STILL WAITING FOR MY 100% DISABILITY FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE for SHIP STATIONED IN THE GULF. thanks Ive never needed anything more than my VA ID which simply has service connected on it. Follow the instructions on the website and pay the document processing fee of $10. https://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes. I went to Channel Islands National Park in Ventura, CA and they do not issue the free pass. Thank you Steve as you can see, even when information is concise and direct many still miss the essences of what is conveyed! What you are applying for is called an Access Pass. (different from the Golden Access Pass for senior citizens or disabled veterans). Natl Parks Please. An official website of the United States government. 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. Canada has a national parks system too. All veterans have sacrificed for our wonderful country, but the truth is some gave more, and recognizing more is a good thing. I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? So why did they stop. I do have a permanent handicap license plate on my pickup truck. One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. His was free lifetime pass for over 62! I know that Maine Parks and Rec do the same. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf. Your desire not to apply for this pass is commendable in your own right, but for many others it may be a blessing. The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? They also can be used at national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands. Can you provide me with the application form? To qualify, the person must have a diagnosed permanent disability. I bet most of the people who are eligible would trade with you. Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. This pass is not exclusive to veterans. 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). Took my paperwork stating so. 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. This is a very nice program, and I will take advantage of it. No. You should be able to find a pdf version. I had to pay to enter GCNP, tben go to Park HQ to present paperwork. Ive had mine for over 20 years, so this is NOT a new program. Seniors will receive a discount for day-use entry if they show their driver's license. That is for the licensed physician statement. Get an application at many state parks or region offices. 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. Link to where you can order the Access Pass online: https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. 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. Keywords in the applicationresult of blindness or permanent disability. He was already rated 100% for his heart and 40% for diabetes. Can anyone help. Getting Into the National Parks If you are disabled, you may be qualified to receive a free national parks entry pass. 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. Thanks, Pretty permanent and not an outwardly visible disability. Also, if you are in Washington State, they have a similar pass for veterans with a service connected disability of 30% or more. 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! . Yes you can send a check instead of putting a CC # on the form. One pass covers the vehicle at sites that charge "per vehicle". It is free to enter. There is no fee for Rushmore. There is a $10 processing fee. Please upload identification that indicates that you are a citizen or permanent resident, such as a drivers license, passport, green card, or birth certificate. What is the America the Beautiful- The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands 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. Thank you for your very informative posting on the National park access pass. I was told in Cedar Hill, TX that it had to be 60%. If damaged, it can be replaced as long as a portion of the pass is identifiable and you show proper identification. I displayed my retired military ID, my VA ID card and I asked her if she was having a bad day! Thanks, It must be an issue with your internet browser. In addition to free entry at participating sites, the Access Pass includes discounts on someexpanded amenity feessuch as camping. I dont have a supplemental income and Im an honorably discharged veterans. I got my free Senior park pass about 2 years ago at the US Forestry office in Fresno, CA. Give the pass to every honorably discharged veteran!!!! If it is a federal recreational area that charges a fee, they should have those passes there also. Some examples of acceptable documentation include: Image It may also be ordered through the USGS Online (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass Why should you receive the same benefits as those who served to retirement or have received a disability? 2) Annual Senior Pass. Let me understand this. You think i will ever get it? There us a National Parks pass for Veterans regardless of 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. I am rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Administration. The National Parks Disability Pass offers entrance to all the US National Parks, Forests, and monuments throughout the USA and neighboring territories. They refer you to other passes that are available. 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. IT says IN BOLD where to send the completed application to. The ID needs to be in the name of the person obtaining the pass, not a parent in the case of a child. 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). Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? 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. For further details: Scroll Down- Secure .gov websites use HTTPS I was told to try Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, as they should always be open and available. Also: I see another comment on here about buying a lifetime pass at the age of 62 or older. Mt. State Parks are hard up for $$$ so there may not be any discounts available. 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. 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. Price would have been quite a bit, but saw the post on the guard shack about this pass and got mine right there. Information for visitors to better plan your trip to our parks. I got my disabled Access Pass at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge without a problem. FedEx Overnight - typically 1 business day. Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Access Pass. We have been to Boston, Philadelphia, National Parks out west and Washington DC many times. To make it easier on veterans why not just issue the pass when the disability papers are sent to the veteran. This is seems so misleading. Need application for my HUSBAND disabled vet. Ended up going to Shenandoah National Park to get the pass. So get one! Because it had a retractable spring point! 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. Try this: This ladys a total B. 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. Hows it work for us? If you fall into any of the following groups, here's what you pay for an annual pass: Veterans: free. A lock ( The Access Pass is valid only at participatingFederalrecreation sites. Click bait I hear that is called. Actually just because you live to 62 does not mean you get it free it is $80. I was told at the visitor center that I had to be 100% disabled to qualify for the pass. Maine also has a free lifetime hunting and fishing license if you are a veteran and are at least 50% combat related disabled. 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. At "per person" sites, the applicable fee will be charged for each additional person. 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 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. A typical admission fee to a national park can range from free to $30 plus. They may not even have heard of it. (age may have also been slightly raised). The Interagency Access Pass may be issued to US 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. 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? Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Your status as a veteran isnt less important, its because you dont have a service connected disability. 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