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Senior Citizens can also get a pass for only being Senior Citizens. Also, when checking the United States Geological Survey website it shows no knowledge of this pass. 30 10 =, How do you solve it? If it is a federal recreational area that charges a fee, they should have those passes there also. Just Fine unless the Fing VA doesnt take away your 38 yr old service connected disability rating. NOT ACCEPTEDNotice of Benefit Increase (SSDI), Image VA disability award letter, VA summary of benefits, or proof of SSDI income. With access to over 2,000 locations nationwide, this pass grants individuals with disabilities a lifetime of adventures you don't want to miss. So call first. 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. Misleading title on the email announcing free national park access, not mentioning it is for the disabled vets only, until we read the article. Both the Department of Interior and the National Park Service indicate that this pass does not exist. I know that when my original one was replaced by a newer one, the person at the Badlands National Park, simply explained to me that it needed to be replaced and gave me a new one on the spot. Its worth its weight in gold as Ive traveled to hundreds of sites over the past decade or so. Thats part of why its important to get rated and updated ratings. Overview of the Annual Pass. Thought it was a good idea at the time. Thanks. In 2013, Veterans to Farmers was launched to allow Veterans to re-utilize those skills while taking on the challenge of continuing to feed our growing nation and securing our food sovereignty. You still have to pay to go to Rushmore. is this the same as the Golden Age Passport. $80.00. 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. True, but what about the discounts in the store and such. Pass holders are admitted free to public lands and parks that accept the pass. Anyone 16 years or older may purchase the pass; children under 16 are always admitted free. Click on the The Access Pass application form nit is a hyperlink to the form and the form has the directions and address. Many of 1-888-ASK-USGS The first place I tried to use it was Clear Creek in Bankhead Forrest in Alabama. Personally, I have a 100% rating but appreciate that this is for 10% and up. USGS We dont care about your percentage. The ID needs to be in the name of the person obtaining the pass, not a parent in the case of a child. Attn: Access Pass Send your completed Application to: I tried to use my Access pass last year at Mt Rushmore but they declined it. At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. What documentation do I need to show for proof of eligibility? A typical admission fee to a national park can range from free to $30 plus. The Access Pass admits the Pass owner and any passengers traveling with him/her in a non-commercial vehicle at per-vehicle fee areas or the Pass owner and three additional adults where per-person fees are charged. You can also obtain an Access Passin person, with proper documentation,from a participating Federal recreation site or office. Working veterans are expected to subsidize the elderly as it is, despite the elderly being the richest portion of the US population this is just insult added to injury, by politicians and bureaucrats trying to cozy up to greedy old voters. I am a disabled Vet. You should be able to go to any National Park and they should give it to you at the entrance. But it is in addition (in most cases) to your regular disability rating (Schedular tier of disabilities ranging from 10%-100% for each disability). Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? View a detailed list of required documents pertaining to the Disitnguished Veteran Pass Application. Im at 40% (30% above the quoted 10%). Visithttp://www.recreation.govfor information about Federal recreation sites. She then handed me a permanent marker and scoffed at me when I couldnt get the cap off to sign with it. Thank you for your service . I signed up for a free access pass a couple of years ago and received a AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL pass. We experienced that too, and it pissed me off. The USGS Store accepts all Credit and Debit cards but gift cards of any kind are not accepted. Is this pass still valid ? Ive had one for years. It would be so easy to give it to everyone but that is why it is a program for the disabled. It is mind boggling what a great service this is yet people are complaining. What is the deal there? You will be required to pay the applicableEntrance or Standard Amenity Fee(s). 3. No disrespect and I wish you peace within. 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 was told to try Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, as they should always be open and available. I have been to Mt Rushmore several times and asked that question on my first visit. It might be the same, but many of our brothers and sitars not seniors yet. Get it here: Proof of residency STOP your crying. Thanks! Click on Lifetime National Parks Access Pass, it is a hyperlink that will open the ACCESS PASS FAQ. A physical pass will be shipped to you. Access Pass applications are usually processed and shipped within 5 business days from the day they arrive at USGS. Dan STILL WAITING FOR MY 100% DISABILITY FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE for SHIP STATIONED IN THE GULF. There is a $10 processing fee. If hearing loss and tinnitus is not a disability, I do not know what is. The pass can be used at more than 2000 Federal recreation sites across the nation. Since, Channel Islands National Park is a non-fee charging park they do not issue the pass. Learn about accessibility laws and policy. 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. Thanks VA and citizens! The Access Pass admits the Pass . Yes, England has its own National Parks System, but I do not know their programs. 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. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, The address is on the application. For all those whining about this nice benefit, please just be happy that you are not disabled and try to be for your disabled comrades. The Access Passes are even offered on Clear Creeks website. Hello, Thank you. Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website and get a paper pass. Did you know that individuals with disabilities are entitled to a free lifetime pass to visit our National Parks? Actually just because you live to 62 does not mean you get it free it is $80. I got my disabled Access Pass at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge without a problem. The second vehicle is subject to anentrance fee, or must have (or buy) a second pass. Sites recommend that pass owners check with each site before visiting for details about Access Pass entry and discounts. Even if it at a coustof 10 dollars fir non disable veterns. The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. I got my free Senior park pass about 2 years ago at the US Forestry office in Fresno, CA. (Children under 16 are always admitted free.) 100% Disabled Denver, CO 80225. I went to the Grand Canyon in July of 2017. 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. Hah! They would not accept it and had to pay $6 to get in. USGS There are a number of passes available, many of them discounted or free for certain groups. What you are applying for is called an Access Pass. (different from the Golden Access Pass for senior citizens or disabled veterans). 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! May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. 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. It is a pass for ANY disabled citizen or permanent resident of the US. I dont have a supplemental income and Im an honorably discharged veterans. Picked mine up today, thanks for the heads up. RECREATIONAL LANDS ACCESS PASS. Those include National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests and other federal recreation. Very quick and easy in person. 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. Pass owners are encouraged to check with sites they plan to visit before obtaining a pass to verify that their Pass will be accepted. I was told as a child and I live up to it everyday Dont worry about anybody elses personal business, worry about yourself. This application is for permanently disabled vets. Golden Pass for over 62? I myself have been 100% connected from leaving the discharge shack, yet lest I judge or call out anybody else with a disability to deal with in their life. Just a parking fee. Gee sorry you arent disabled and living with daily pain so that you can get a free trip to the park. So if you are looking for travel tips, chances are theres a review on this blog, or feel free to contact me. Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Access Pass. Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. Do I need this also. If a park has a fee, I believe the last time we went to the Grand Canyon, it was $25 a car, and the entire carload will get in for free. Did anyone else notice that there are only 58 national parks in the USA? Denver, CO 80225, fedrecpass@usgs.gov Please provide a mailing address for the US Geological Survey to obtain this free pass. The National Parks Disability Pass offers entrance to all the US National Parks, Forests, and monuments throughout the USA and neighboring territories. Denver, CO 80225. Good day. One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. 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. Every situation is different and it is none of my concern or my business to think or overthink about, nor yours sir. Submit all completed applications to: MAIL: Washington State Parks P.O. Perhaps the VA and other federal agencies should try communicating with each other before they change another agencies policy. Hows it work for us? Official websites use .gov 2023 A Day In Our Shoes with Lisa Lightner, How to Get Your Free Lifetime National Parks Pass for Disabilities, National Park Access Pass-Disabled Person, How to Apply for a FREE National Parks Pass, How to a National Parks Pass for Disabled People, Activities at National Parks-Printable List, England has its own National Parks System. 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. I would like to know where are some of the places in Kansas that I can use this because I live in Kansas. So, Im rated at 20%. If this keeps happening, try contacting the websites owner. Semper Fi! Kevin, READ THE FORM! Up to 100% of the Pass program's proceeds are used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services. Eat those facts, jack! If you are a Veteran in crisis The contract come with clauses indicating benefits. Interesting, isnt it? Buy your Discovery Pass Where to get your pass in person: participating locations | MEC stores Not so special. Solve : * Interagency Access Passes are available online. I dont why she was so cross or it bothered me so much. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. For complete information on the pass, please follow the following links: Access Pass Frequently Asked Questions: https://store.usgs.gov/faq#Access-Pass JJ I also suspect you should have been rated 100% under the Schedular ratings. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. Download the Distinguished Veteran Pass Application. Maybe that person can explain to the actual park rangers at the visitor center that they need to read up on all things VA? A document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image If someone in your family qualifies, there are a couple of ways you can obtain this. The article contained a link to a list of all the national parks by state. 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). If lost or stolen, you'll need to apply for another one. (1-888-275-8747). Please be aware that passes are not available at all national park sites. I had to pay to enter GCNP, tben go to Park HQ to present paperwork. When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. 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 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. The Forest Service, the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, USACE, and Bureau of Reclamation honor the Access Pass at sites whereEntrance or Standard Amenity Fees(Day use fees) are charged. She demanded information on my disability rating and seemed to focus on whether I was 100% disabled. You obviously didnt read the title OR the article, as it was clear through both who this was aimed at. Are passes available to disabled veterans or other . I was like. Normally this would be $80 per year or as much as $25-$50 per visit. How to Get the Free National Parks 4 Grade Annual Pass. Or just being totally ignorant. Seems like they have the personnel to do this. Maybe they would really feel the love then from the VA. A 10% disability rating can cover a multitude of problems. Ill bet illegals get anything they want **FREE** including this benefit or all else democraps will have another sissy convulsion, duh!!! Dont remember the disability percentage required. So they tell me to mail in an application, which I really dont want to do, adding in more IDs, plus a $10 fee. Cant connect securely to this page I mean, youre free to reject it, of course, but you could just stuff some money into the the parks donation box instead of giving it to the ranger at the park gate and keep the line moving. It may also be ordered through the USGS Online (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass There are plenty of recognition programs for veterans. My boys also have National Parks Passports. Im not inclined to write down my credit card info and ship through the mail. Count your blessings. Personally, I feel proud to have served my country and sympathy for those who were unable or unwilling to serve. The parking fee was their excuse. Disability Access Pass for National Parks: Read through the instructions first and gather your documentation. Also, if you are in Washington State, they have a similar pass for veterans with a service connected disability of 30% or more. Who knows. 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. Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. USGS Thanks, It must be an issue with your internet browser. 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). 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. America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Lands Pass. The Pass is free and issued at the time of entry. 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. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to display your Pass, and isnot valid for entry unless it holds a valid Pass. 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. Since I am not permanently disabled I cannot benefit from the program. OEF. Why should you receive the same benefits as those who served to retirement or have received a disability? The ranger who issued it to me asked me nothing similar, only what I did in the service. The pass is for soldiers injured in combat and their spouses and immediate family members. Scroll Down- A lock ( 40% rating here. Thanks for the heads up and regards to all fellow vets out there. Hey this is a great job on this but I think we can do better to include all veterans not just disabled veterns. I think it is shameful that they denied you this access. All veterans have sacrificed for our wonderful country, but the truth is some gave more, and recognizing more is a good thing. I am a Desert Storm Veteran, non-combat with service connection. No. A navy vietnam veteran. To qualify for the pass, the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. There is not an age requirement for this pass. They may not even have heard of it. We have been to Boston, Philadelphia, National Parks out west and Washington DC many times. Your status as a veteran isnt less important, its because you dont have a service connected disability. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. I also would like to know. The site says ( does not have to be 100% ). This ladys a total B. Good call! Information for visitors to better plan your trip to our parks. Your posting was clear and concise please keep up the good work. Thank you. 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. Thanks, Jim. 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. Once pass is received, you may use passcard for reservations and applicable benefits. Please contact a site directly if you have a question about pass acceptance and fees. You can pay per vehicle or per person for admission. How to get a National Parks Disability Pass: It indicates if injured once who leave the serveice the VA will take care of service contected disability, not non-service contected injuries and illnesses. The pass can be bought at any state park and is valid for a year from the day you purchase it. You can get an Interagency Access Pass in person at a federal recreation site. No. No, less than 1% of the current population are active veterans, a little over 7% of the current population are veterans. 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. Ive never needed anything more than my VA ID which simply has service connected on it. 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 https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf. Found out last week the entry office is closed on Tuesdays, so its a free entry day. Took the trip when living in FL for a NASCAR race and had an entire day free before. A Federal Recreational Lands Pass covers entrance fees to more then 2,000 sitesincluding national forests and grasslands. A locked padlock I had a couple of rangers there telling me they couldnt help. Click bait I hear that is called. Some examples of acceptable documentation include: Image Last month they got three stamps. The application states Blindness or Permanent Disability. 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. Read the article through, your question is answered. Discounts offered by the Pass vary widely across the many different types of recreation sites. 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. JJ you are eligible for more disability compensation and benefits than you are getting. Other acceptable Federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI);. I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran who died from his service connected disability. I just feel they are uneducated about their S.O.P. The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. It can be ordered through the USGS by Mail (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, For more information on the Access Pass, or other passes, check these Frequently Asked Questions: https://store.usgs.gov/faq. 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. The Access Passdoes notcover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores. Unfortunately, No! Why just disabled? Review the Places to Get Interagency Passes to find a location. (age may have also been slightly raised). A lock Nobody but that person can say what their body feels like or what trauma fosters in their mind. there is an OR for Vets in the second bullet point. A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that does free pass also apply to the spouse of a 100% disabled vet who is deceased? Bring your disability letter from VA benefits office to prove your disability rating and your drivers license. Im about to do it myself. :). Have no problem doing it. Some gave all, and dont have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our country. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free). The cost of the Annual Senior Pass is $20. An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? There is a system in place for this, and we cannot just drive up to a park entrance expecting free admission. When we tried to add the kidney failure we were told by several VSOs that we couldnt go above 100%. We also collect the National Parks and State quartersbut we collect all of them in a folder, not just the ones we have visited. The 10% disability rating mentioned in your email as qualifying for the free parks pass is not accurate per the personnel at the Baldwin Michigan District Forest Service office. Seems the Superintendent at this park needs to get his act together and help vets, vs having his Rangers sending disabled vets to another park far way on a holiday weekend. Just called the number on the form. You can also apply via the mail, which is nice. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Rushmore is free to enter , you have to pay for parking . I update it periodically to check links. FedEx Overnight - typically 1 business day. I am a real novice when it comes to computers and not comfortable doing much of anything via the Web. So just BEWARE I was told by the Grand Canyon park service, they dont care about your disability rating!!!!! What a scam. I was told at the visitor center that I had to be 100% disabled to qualify for the pass. I emailed the National Parks and they told me permanent disability. 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. So get one! Around 25% of them have fees. ), A document issued by federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or, Supplemental Security Income. Box 942896. I wish you all well! These are completely separate from the access pass, anyone can buy one and it has nothing to do with being disabled. The VSO officers who usually assist with claims do not know very much, if anything, about the SMP tier. Google form DD2765. 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. 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. They refer you to other passes that are available. 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. May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. Ended up going to Shenandoah National Park to get the pass. Send your completed Application to: Questions: Give the pass to every honorably discharged veteran!!!! A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. If damaged, it can be replaced as long as a portion of the pass is identifiable and you show proper identification. Mail-order applicants for the Access Pass must submit a completedpaper application, proof of residency and documentation of permanent disability (does not have to be100% disability), and pay the document processing fee of $10 to obtain a pass through the mail. And 70% disabled Army Vet. then there are 61. I was like ???? Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? Dan , this is shameful that they would disregard their own rules . Hey! Handicap Placard/Application. Its hard enough to just shower, let alone get groceries. The VA knows who the disabled veterans are, why not send very Disabled Veteran a pass as surprise gift. I guess you believe everyone should get a trophy also. This pass is not exclusive to veterans. Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net. 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.. 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. Price would have been quite a bit, but saw the post on the guard shack about this pass and got mine right there. I would like a natinonal park pass. the term active veterans is incorrect. 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. 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? I am curious too. As for the disabled Veteran National Parks Access Pass, you can get it in person at any NATIONAL Park that charges an Access Fee. Documentation required includes: Second, the Interagency Access Pass may be obtained through the mail. ACCEPTEDNotice of Award (SSDI), Image them are Veterans themselves. Can we get this pass at our local veterans service office? USGS Attn: Access Pass Box 25286 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. US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities: free. 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). 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. 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