As for the disabled Veteran National Parks Access Pass, you can get it in person at any NATIONAL Park that charges an Access Fee. (LockA locked padlock) A park Ranger stated only fee charging parks will issue the pass and non-fee charging parks do not issue the pass. The National Parks Disability Pass offers entrance to all the US National Parks, Forests, and monuments throughout the USA and neighboring territories. Natl Parks Please. 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. I went to the Grand Canyon in July of 2017. Both passes are basically the same, just different criteria to be eligible for them.. OIF 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. The percentage of veterans to total population is negligible. Bring your disability letter from VA benefits office to prove your disability rating and your drivers license. Maine also has a free lifetime hunting and fishing license if you are a veteran and are at least 50% combat related disabled. An Access Pass permits entrance for one motorcycle. 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. Get ready for adventure: 450 000 km 2 of memories await! My card and refund were issued there. There findings, attitude and compassion is very cold and callus.They must be re- examined. Because it had a retractable spring point! 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. Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. They refer you to other passes that are available. Just wait till you go to a location that has a fee to enter. 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. When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? I believe it is free if you apply in person, but a $10 processing fee if you mail in an application. I am an over 50% disabled vet but I am NOT permanently disabled. Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? 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. In fact they said they used to a few years ago. Not sure how that happened on Federal land but thats the skinny on Rushmore. 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 is no fee for Rushmore. As I recall the free pass was going to start having a fee. Am I missing something? 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. 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%. 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. I did 38 years and feel that the disability is a strong qualification. Just went to MR last weekmilitary did not have to pay for parking. FedEx Ground - typically 3-5 business days Dont like my comment so you remove it.. ? https://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes. You will be required to pay the applicableEntrance or Standard Amenity Fee(s). I was like. This pass is the same as senior citizen pass. Download the 1- and 5-Year Disability Pass Application ( PDF or Word Document ). The Annual Senior Pass will provide you with free entry into all of the above mentioned National Park sites but only for one year. Even if you are well over the 10% minimum for the Access Pass, the VA may not have determined you have permanent disability. Never mind Great Falls. Actually just because you live to 62 does not mean you get it free it is $80. Quit complaining. Twice, I had filed for service connection with the V.A. What about regular Veterans? We learned too late. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 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. :). IT says IN BOLD where to send the completed application to. 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! A very pleasant surprise, (I still put a few dollars into the donation locations at the Ranger Stations, pay if forward). The pass can be bought at any state park and is valid for a year from the day you purchase it. Receipts and electronic scanned images of your pass are NOT valid for use. Camping under the stars Credit NPS / Emily Ogden. Can we get this pass at our local veterans service office? 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. The second vehicle is subject to anentrance fee, or must have (or buy) a second pass. They may not even have heard of it. Once pass is received, you may use passcard for reservations and applicable benefits. Just a parking fee. This is what deep state types l eft over from the obummer years do. 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. If the park does not charge a fee, this may not be available. I got mine today at Johnsons Beach National Seashore, Perdido Key, FL Showed my VA card and that was it. To qualify, the person must have a diagnosed permanent disability. DO NOT use this option if you need your pass in 15 days or less. 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). National Parks passes are sold at most national parks. Attn: Access Pass NOT ACCEPTED 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. A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that 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 Click on the The Access Pass application form nit is a hyperlink to the form and the form has the directions and address. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free). You buy those, but then they can get them stamped at each National Park/Site/Monument that you visit. Its worth its weight in gold as Ive traveled to hundreds of sites over the past decade or so. I bet most of the people who are eligible would trade with you. The VA knows who the disabled veterans are, why not send very Disabled Veteran a pass as surprise gift. My late husband qualified through loss of use of his kidney function. P.O. 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. So Id appreciate you getting your facts straight. For further details: $80.00. However, expect a minimum of 12 weeks for pass to arrive. ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image Have an application mailed to you by calling (360) 902-8844, or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388. Yes. 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. Seniors will receive a discount for day-use entry if they show their driver's license. If you own an open-topped vehicle (jeep, motorcycle, etc.) A pass can either be displayed on your rearview mirror using a free hangtag or on your dashboard with the signature side showing. Semper Fi! It allows free entry to all National Parks and now Im wondering if it is the same and if the name changed. I wouldnt apply for this pass online. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, The address is on the application. I called a few places and we ended up going to a park rangers office in Indiana to get ours. USGS Attn: Access Pass Box 25286 Denver, CO 80225. Just Fine unless the Fing VA doesnt take away your 38 yr old service connected disability rating. 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. You can have my pass. 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. No, it is given to the subset of veterans who have service connected disabilities. The application indicates that this is for the AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL THE NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL Please note that Interagency Passes will not be available for immediate download or printing. 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. He did peritoneal dialysis every day at home for 5 years before he died of his heart condition in Dec 2015. Thanks. There are a number of passes available, many of them discounted or free for certain groups. I update it periodically to check links. Disabled everyone can get the pass at any National Park. Disability Access Pass for National Parks: Read through the instructions first and gather your documentation. (1-888-275-8747) National parks require visitors to pay a fee or show a pass to enter, as each has a daily entrance rate. A lock So get one! I got my disabled Access Pass at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge without a problem. Lighten up!!! Discounts offered by the Pass vary widely across the many different types of recreation sites. 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. OEF. Lol. 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