Go to a Forrest Service Office its free, fast, and easy. Visit USA.gov, This will take you to the MyHealtheVet website, This will take you to the Suicide Prevention website, This will take you to the VA Find a Form page, This will take you to the VA Publications page, Disabled Veterans eligible for free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass, America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands lifetime Access Pass, https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf, https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes, https://eauth.va.gov/ebenefits/download-letters, Travis Mills Foundation seeks to help injured Veterans recalibrate, Veterans to Farmers determined to expand farming opportunities for women Veterans, Volunteers of America offers online program to help Veterans experiencing moral injury, Call TTY if you Let me understand this. 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. On the flip side I always wondered why they had free Active Duty passes and not something for Veterans. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? Those include National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests and other federal recreation. Box 25286 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. 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. Box 25286 JJ you are eligible for more disability compensation and benefits than you are getting. 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). 1-888-ASK-USGS It would be so easy to give it to everyone but that is why it is a program for the disabled. Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a . Note:Photo identification will be requested to verify pass ownership. Because that makes to much sense. I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? Great idea but would make it way to easy!! Quit complaining. 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 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. Did you know that individuals with disabilities are entitled to a free lifetime pass to visit our National Parks? Mt. To apply, you just need to provide a valid form of identification and documentation that proves you have a permanent disability. https://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes. 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. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. (age may have also been slightly raised). The language in the application is clear. Review the Places to Get Interagency Passes to find a location. Will I qualify for the free pass? Ill bet illegals get anything they want **FREE** including this benefit or all else democraps will have another sissy convulsion, duh!!! 30 10 =, How do you solve it? Google form DD2765. Thank you! No. 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. US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities: 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.. There are several pass . Just wait till you go to a location that has a fee to enter. I have a Golden Age Passport. These are completely separate from the access pass, anyone can buy one and it has nothing to do with being disabled. The percentage of veterans to total population is negligible. The access Pass is fantastic. Too bad Eleven Mile Canyon National Forest would not honor my Access Pass or my Disabled Veteran license plate issued by the State of Kansas, contrary to the guidance posted at the access point. ATTN: Distinguished Veteran Pass Program. I have been trying for several days to download the PDF application and keep getting the same response, So call first. Passes ordered online or through the mail will be delivered 3 to 4 weeks after receipt of documentation and processing payment. Its hard enough being retired, getting SSA, Get it here: (1-888-275-8747) After all, your disability is for 10%, not 100%. Is there some where I can go to find a list of recreation sites that are on the list for free access? Maybe an America the Beautiful annual pass or a lifetime pass is the best option for you. I just dont believe people should be in positions of authority without some kind of background check for sociopathic behavior and a false sense of superiority over the less fortunate. Who qualifies for the Access Pass? You can obtain an Access Pass in person, with proper documentation, from a participating Federal recreation site or office. The pass can be used at more than 2000 Federal recreation sites across the nation. Can you provide me with the application form? 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). Any discounts or anything? Yes. HEADS UP!!!! I am a widow of a 100% disabled veteran too. You still have to pay to go to Rushmore. I remember complaining to crisis hot line that while contemplating suicide and dialed the VA hospital number in Vermont and received a message telling me to hang up and dial a 10 digit number. No, it is given to the subset of veterans who have service connected disabilities. Box 25286 does free pass also apply to the spouse of a 100% disabled vet who is deceased? Yes. 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. Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? 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. California State Parks. The email I got from VA news stated that this was free for disabled vets. I went to one yesterday and they were requiring a 70% to get a free pass. When I received my full disability claim I was issued a Golden Eagle life time access parks pass. I was like ???? I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. Thank you I was thinking the same thing! Share your knowledge and experience by joining this community as a contributor. Good to know this. His was free lifetime pass for over 62! Jimmy E. Winberry (redacted). 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. The ranger who issued it to me asked me nothing similar, only what I did in the service. BOISE CITY, OK-CO-TX-KS HISTORICAL MAP GEOPDF 30X60 GRID 100000-SCALE 1982, BOSWELL, OK HISTORICAL MAP GEOPDF 7.5X7.5 GRID 24000-SCALE 1969, BRAMAN, OK-KS HISTORICAL MAP GEOPDF 7.5X7.5 GRID 24000-SCALE 1967, BUSHYHEAD, OK HISTORICAL MAP GEOPDF 7.5X7.5 GRID 24000-SCALE 1970, https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/pickup-pass-locations.htm. Hows it work for us? 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. The Access Pass is valid only at participatingFederalrecreation sites. Solve : * 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. I dont think 10% usually qualifies as severely disabled, I could be wrong. Bunch of cry babies crying over not having the same benefits as a disabled vet. The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. True, but what about the discounts in the store and such. Attn: Access Pass So get one! 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. 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. Finally after complaining to my Senator, you can now just hit the number 7 to be transferred to the crisis hot line. Just Fine unless the Fing VA doesnt take away your 38 yr old service connected disability rating. they are active military & become veterans after they leave military service. Smh. Gosh, am shocked at some of the e-mails; service connected disabilities deserve special benefits as do senior citizens. Started fighting for service connected disability after 17 years separated from service. The correct cost of this pass is $80. Try this: Thanks for the pass Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. Heaven knows the govt used, and often abused, some of the best years of our lives. There us a National Parks pass for Veterans regardless of Disability. Camping under the stars Credit NPS / Emily Ogden. Ill give it to you, but thats wrong. Said they were specifically told they do not allow ANY passes by the folks at Parks Management Company. active military not active veterans. Cost: Free. I was like. Your posting was clear and concise please keep up the good work. 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. An official website of the United States government. He did peritoneal dialysis every day at home for 5 years before he died of his heart condition in Dec 2015. Many people think that ALL national parks are free, but that is not the case. This is seems so misleading. I am only at 40%, so it only requiring 10% is awesome. In addition to free entry at participating sites, the Access Pass includes discounts on someexpanded amenity feessuch as camping. It is embarrassing. However, expect a minimum of 12 weeks for pass to arrive. For further details: Denver, CO 80225, fedrecpass@usgs.gov DO NOT use this option if you need your pass in 15 days or less. Yes you can send a check instead of putting a CC # on the form. 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. then there are 61. Thanks, No. That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. Its a great way to catalog family vacations, and the free pass makes it budget-friendly. Since I am not permanently disabled I cannot benefit from the program. Who Qualifies: 4th graders for the 2021-2022 School Year. Many of No, less than 1% of the current population are active veterans, a little over 7% of the current population are veterans. Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. What you are applying for is called an Access Pass. (different from the Golden Access Pass for senior citizens or disabled veterans). Thanks, Jim. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.) Thank you for your support of our federal recreation lands. Is there a list of the parks available? https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, The address is on the application. Anyone 16 years or older may purchase the pass; children under 16 are always admitted free. Desert Storm Also in large print. This one also comes with free camping/moorage and campsite reservations through the state system, watercraft launching, trailer dump and day-use entry, as well. The USGS Store accepts all Credit and Debit cards but gift cards of any kind are not accepted. It is all national parks and monuments . 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. 2) Annual Senior Pass. NOT TRUE! Very quick and easy in person. I think something is going wrong. The passes provide entrance or access to more than 2,000 Federal recreation sites. I went to Channel Islands National Park in Ventura, CA and they do not issue the free pass. 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. The site says ( does not have to be 100% ). Picked mine up today, thanks for the heads up. 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. This pass is not exclusive to veterans. Are passes available to disabled veterans or other . Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? Download the Distinguished Veteran Pass Application. In generaldiscounts are honored as follows: No. The Access Pass application form The parking fee was their excuse. Be thankful you have a free pass, its not something that everyone can get. 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. There are no more participation trophies in a #MAGA America. The ID needs to be in the name of the person obtaining the pass, not a parent in the case of a child. Information changes at times and we want to ensure your viewers have accurate information and one place to go to for questions and answers about the Access Pass and any other interagency pass we offer. I am a disabled Vet. 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. 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. 20/20 means 20/20 in vision. Other acceptable Federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI);. These include seniors, youth, volunteers, military and their families, and those with permanent disabilities. Thats It. Semper Fi! Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. If you own an open-topped vehicle (jeep, motorcycle, etc.) I am a real novice when it comes to computers and not comfortable doing much of anything via the Web. 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. For passes with qualifying factors (Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Pass) the name of the account holder will be printed on the card. Make sure to have photo ID available when using your Lifetime Access Pass and enjoy the majestic scenery and abundant recreational opportunities our National Parks provide. I hope to avail myself of this benefit the next time Im at a national parks facility. Hey! A 10% disability rating can cover a multitude of problems. 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. Sacramento, CA 94296-0001. 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! I am rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Administration. Also, when checking the United States Geological Survey website it shows no knowledge of this pass. Please note that Interagency Passes will not be available for immediate download or printing. A lock ( My boys also have National Parks Passports. No disrespect and I wish you peace within. Along with a valid photo ID such as a US passport, drivers license, or state-issued ID, applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability with one (1) of the following: Where can I get an Interagency Access Pass? https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf. Good call! The application states Blindness or Permanent Disability. I had to pay to enter GCNP, tben go to Park HQ to present paperwork. I did bring out my VA letter showing 100% disability. or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. 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. Over 62: $20. Plus, here near Philadelphia, we have so many cool places to visit within the national parks system and so many fun places to go. Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net. I am an over 50% disabled vet but I am NOT permanently disabled. National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass or "Interagency" Pass Program? May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. National Parks passes are sold at most national parks. What is the address to send the application to? Note: This Pass does not work at State Parks-it is only valid at National Parks and Monuments. I got mine on a trip to Phoenix in Nov 2015. Has the percentage changed recently or is this typo? Thanks to the VA, the Parks Service and our citizens. The Access Pass is a free, lifetime pass available to United States citizens or permanent residents, regardless of age, that have a permanent disabilitythat can be used at over 2,000 Federal recreation sites across the nation, including National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, and many National Forest lands. Waaaaa!Waaaaa! 1-888-ASK-USGS Several years ago I obtained my disabled veteran permanent pass, however after a recent vehicle crash I lost my pass. I am curious too. I also would like to know. ACCEPTEDNotice of Award (SSDI), Image Read the article through, your question is answered. Why should you receive the same benefits as those who served to retirement or have received a disability? Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? A typical admission fee to a national park can range from free to $30 plus. An official website of the United States government. Here is a printable list for you to use to plan your trip. Please contact a site directly if you have a question about pass acceptance and fees. Click bait I hear that is called. Thank you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice . This might be because the site uses outdated or unsafe TLS security settings. Its very simple folks: 1. A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that Thanks in advance. 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. 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. The park us free to enter, however you have to pay to park which is privately owned. The Access Passdoes notcover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores. This is what deep state types l eft over from the obummer years do. I have all the necessary paperwork and I am eager to visit these parks. **imagine that here in the united states of north mexico!!!! Do they really know how a vet with PTSD really feels? The lady cuts me off. Ya my brother is in the same boat. One pass covers the vehicle at sites that charge "per vehicle". What about regular Veterans? Attn: Access Pass Every situation is different and it is none of my concern or my business to think or overthink about, nor yours sir. Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single . NOT ACCEPTEDNotice of Benefit Increase (SSDI), Image For additional questions regarding the pass, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions. Its worth its weight in gold as Ive traveled to hundreds of sites over the past decade or so. echo $arrContactInfo['con_position']; ?>, Have a Disability? FedEx Ground - typically 3-5 business days We have been to Boston, Philadelphia, National Parks out west and Washington DC many times. She then handed me a permanent marker and scoffed at me when I couldnt get the cap off to sign with it. The contract come with clauses indicating benefits. Life is not fair Im sure that most all of us that have served and were injured/disable would trade this pass for good health. Maybe they would really feel the love then from the VA. I do have a permanent handicap license plate on my pickup truck. there is an OR for Vets in the second bullet point. Why is there Algebra? 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. Denver, CO 80225, Questions: the term active veterans is incorrect. 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. 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. Need application for my HUSBAND disabled vet. you have been medically determined to be eligible to receive Federal benefits, I applied in person and didnt have to fill out or sign a form. 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