Who Qualifies: 4th graders for the 2021-2022 School Year. Interagency Access Passes are available online. Disabled everyone can get the pass at any National Park. Please upload identification that indicates that you are a citizen or permanent resident, such as a drivers license, passport, green card, or birth certificate. We have been to Boston, Philadelphia, National Parks out west and Washington DC many times. Come to find out that one of the largest National parks in the Washington DC doesnt issue the passes. To qualify for the Pass the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. 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. It also list other benefits. I update it periodically to check links. 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. A little-known benefit from the Interior Department gives military veterans with any disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs a free lifetime pass to national parks and other . Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? Pass owners are encouraged to check with sites they plan to visit before obtaining a pass to verify that their Pass will be accepted. Thank you for your very informative posting on the National park access pass. I wish you all well! Box 942896. Why is there Algebra? Maybe they would really feel the love then from the VA. In addition to free entry at participating sites, the Access Pass includes discounts on someexpanded amenity feessuch as camping. Also: I see another comment on here about buying a lifetime pass at the age of 62 or older. I am a widow of a disabled veteran (100%). Hey he might be blind; you dont know. How to get a National Parks Disability Pass: A lock They would not accept it and had to pay $6 to get in. uh, I got my paperwork from the VA here and the VA website said that if I brought it.. 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. Those include National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests and other federal recreation. This is the way I look at it. When we tried to add the kidney failure we were told by several VSOs that we couldnt go above 100%. Thats It. At Federal recreation sites that don't have entrance stations you need to display your pass or show proof of pass ownership to compliance officers via one of the two following methods: HANGTAGS If the DOD is not fulfilling the contract, get a lawyer or be thankful you served and the contract Fullfilled and complete. They have water issues and because they cant provide normal services, they left it open/free entry. Few seconds at the gate at Front Royal and in we went. This is an interagency pass and includes Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers sites, in addition to the National Parks and monuments. 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. -kevin. You can get an Interagency Access Pass in person at a federal recreation site. them are Veterans themselves. For passes with qualifying factors (Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Pass) the name of the account holder will be printed on the card. Anytime a Pass is used, photo identification will be requested to verify Pass ownership. An official website of the United States government. 100% Disabled Thanks. 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. When I received my full disability claim I was issued a Golden Eagle life time access parks pass. Lock I was like ???? STOP your crying. The SMP tier has additional assistant benefits besides the increase in monthly dollars too. Great idea but would make it way to easy!! 20/20 means 20/20 in vision. Because I was wounded in Vietnam and have a Purple Heart. Anyone 16 years or older may purchase the pass; children under 16 are always admitted free. A pass can either be displayed on your rearview mirror using a free hangtag or on your dashboard with the signature side showing. Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net. So call first. Thanks Dave Martin. Thank you for your service . I think I had already heard something about it but never gave it much thought. Can you provide me with the application form? 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. To qualify for the pass, the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass or "Interagency" Pass Program? 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. So why did they stop. The Pass is free and issued at the time of entry. It may also be ordered through the USGS Online (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass You can have my pass. Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. I was like. The Access Pass may be issued to U.S. 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. Is this pass still valid ? When onejoined the military a contract is sign. Good for entry into 400+ National Parks and over 2,000 recreation sites across the country, the Lifetime Access Pass is one more way a grateful nation says thank you for the service and sacrifices of Veterans with disabilities. The site says ( does not have to be 100% ). A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. (LockA locked padlock) Just called the number on the form. Where do they come from in background and lifestyle. Just wait till you go to a location that has a fee to enter. Hey! 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. 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.. But at 100% Im suppose to Park Hopping? 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. (1-888-275-8747). FedEx Overnight - typically 1 business day. Ive never needed anything more than my VA ID which simply has service connected on it. They may not even have heard of it. Im at 40% (30% above the quoted 10%). Dont remember the disability percentage required. Did anyone else notice that there are only 58 national parks in the USA? Since I am not permanently disabled I cannot benefit from the program. Another example of where you have to be disabled to account for anything. Box 42650 So Id appreciate you getting your facts straight. A very pleasant surprise, (I still put a few dollars into the donation locations at the Ranger Stations, pay if forward). Denver, CO 80225, Questions: ACCEPTEDNotice of Award (SSDI), Image I am a Desert Storm Veteran, non-combat with service connection. Misleading title on the email announcing free national park access, not mentioning it is for the disabled vets only, until we read the article. Picked mine up today, thanks for the heads up. **imagine that here in the united states of north mexico!!!! they become veterans after they leave military service. The Interagency Military Pass has been part of the America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series since 2012. 1-888-ASK-USGS This is because certain groups receive free entry to National Parks anyway, or qualify for a better deal. Up to 100% of the Pass program's proceeds are used to improve and enhance visitor recreation services. You think i will ever get it? Thank you for the extra information, it is very helpful. At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). 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). 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. Price would have been quite a bit, but saw the post on the guard shack about this pass and got mine right there. 1-888-ASK-USGS On December 27, 2021, President Biden signed into law S. 1605 "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (NDAA). The pass can be bought at any state park and is valid for a year from the day you purchase it. I was able to download with Firefox (67.0) and Chrome (74.9.3729.169). But that is something Im not sure of.check it out for sure. Documentation required includes: Second, the Interagency Access Pass may be obtained through the mail. 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. His was free lifetime pass for over 62! It is embarrassing. DO NOT use this option if you need your pass in 15 days or less. Good for entry into 400+ National Parks and over 2,000 recreation sites across the country, the Lifetime Access Pass is another way a grateful nation says thank you for the service and sacrifices of Veterans with disabilities. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. Once pass is received, you may use passcard for reservations and applicable benefits. fedrecpass@usgs.gov 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) I believe it is free if you apply in person, but a $10 processing fee if you mail in an application. The Access Pass admits the Pass . 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. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. you may obtain a free decal to attach to your vehicle that will serve as proof of payment at sites that don't have a staffed entrance station. 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. If this keeps happening, try contacting the websites owner. 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. Turns out the park service is hireing out third parties and the best they would give me is $9 off of camping there with my pass. USGS When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. A document issued by a Federal agency, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration, which attests that Interesting, isnt it? Does the pass only include the disabled veteran or is there a spouse encluded? I went to Channel Islands National Park in Ventura, CA and they do not issue the free pass. May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. I was told as a child and I live up to it everyday Dont worry about anybody elses personal business, worry about yourself. Getting Into the National Parks If you are disabled, you may be qualified to receive a free national parks entry pass. Francis J. Fitzpatrick. Yes, If you apply on the website or by mail there is a 10 dollar processing fee for all America the Beautiful Passes which includes access to 6 federal land agency locations, (National Parks, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service, Army Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Reclamation). FedEx 2nd day - typically 2 business days It sounds more like people who have chips on their shoulders and dont want to do their jobs and help people who are eligible for it. 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. In the above paragraph that reads: If you are a Veteran in crisis Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! Transit time varies, and is dependent upon the service selected: USPS - typically 5-10 business days 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. Not $80 for seniors I went with my Dad. I was told in Cedar Hill, TX that it had to be 60%. What about regular Veterans? To make it easier on veterans why not just issue the pass when the disability papers are sent to the veteran. Some examples of acceptable documentation include: Image 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). STILL WAITING FOR MY 100% DISABILITY FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE for SHIP STATIONED IN THE GULF. He did peritoneal dialysis every day at home for 5 years before he died of his heart condition in Dec 2015. (redacted) You buy those, but then they can get them stamped at each National Park/Site/Monument that you visit. Started fighting for service connected disability after 17 years separated from service. The people whom are the the raters, have to be rated. As far a true National Parks, such as Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, etc. A 10% disability rating can cover a multitude of problems. 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. 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. Ya my brother is in the same boat. View a detailed list of required documents pertaining to the Disitnguished Veteran Pass Application. I have has been waiting since 2004 for agent Orange disability. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. I just got a pass at Zion national Park. The application indicates that this is for the AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL THE NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL The parking fee was their excuse. So, Im rated at 20%. Dan , this is shameful that they would disregard their own rules . Over 62: $20. They also can be used at national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands. Send your completed Application to: The process took less than an hour. I dont have a supplemental income and Im an honorably discharged veterans. I got my disabled Access Pass at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge without a problem. Apermanent disabilityis 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. Thanks to the VA, the Parks Service and our citizens. And, with this pass, even if the park itself does not have a fee, you could get a discount on extras (they call them amenities) such as camping or boating. Why are you worried about others, are you a VA doctor? Please stop complaining. Editors note: this blog was updated Sept. 30, 2020. The cost of the Annual Senior Pass is $20. 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. So just BEWARE I was told by the Grand Canyon park service, they dont care about your disability rating!!!!! I wish you luck JJ. there is an OR for Vets in the second bullet point. The park us free to enter, however you have to pay to park which is privately owned. They cover the use of facilities and services at many day-use sites on US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands. Count your blessings. 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. I just feel they are uneducated about their S.O.P. 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. Having Medicare taking their share of my minimal retirement check? Have an application mailed to you by calling (360) 902-8844, or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388. I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. 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