SpaceA. 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. Also in large print. 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. 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. Drove up to the gates to the Grand Canyon and the park lady says, thats not accurate. I guess you believe everyone should get a trophy also. 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. The lady cuts me off. If this keeps happening, try contacting the websites owner. 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). echo $arrContactInfo['con_position']; ?>, Have a Disability? Thank you for your service . I just asked the Ranger about Vet discounts, He asked if I was disabled, I said yes, I got my pass on the spot after I showed him my VA ID. 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. Twice, I had filed for service connection with the V.A. To qualify for the Pass the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. The percentage of veterans to total population is negligible. You should be able to go to any National Park and they should give it to you at the entrance. Give the pass to every honorably discharged veteran!!!! I also would like to know. They would not accept it and had to pay $6 to get in. USGS does free pass also apply to the spouse of a 100% disabled vet who is deceased? Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Access Pass. The contract come with clauses indicating benefits. or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Great idea but would make it way to easy!! 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. Im a 100% p/t vetera. 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. The PDF list of the national parks that issue passes is linked here. Thank you I was thinking the same thing! Denver, CO 80225, Questions: What is the address you mail an application to? Proof of residency Its very simple folks: 1. OEF. Complete the request, print the 4th grade voucher, and present the voucher to a ranger before entering a site or simply leave it face up . Im not inclined to write down my credit card info and ship through the mail. I dont care if you are a vet disabled or retired I dont care if you were a vet and you left this country and your family to go somewhere else then you deserve a free lifetime pass no big deal. 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. Thank you! A typical admission fee to a national park can range from free to $30 plus. Download the Distinguished Veteran Pass Application. 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 the park does not charge a fee, this may not be available. 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. WOW We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families Most importantly, thanks to those who gave all, and their families who miss them every day. Few seconds at the gate at Front Royal and in we went. I cant find an application for a Disabled Veteran lifetime National Park Pass. Its a great way to catalog family vacations, and the free pass makes it budget-friendly. Have no problem doing it. I dont think 10% usually qualifies as severely disabled, I could be wrong. I was just now informed they require a 30% rating. Yes you can send a check instead of putting a CC # on the form. 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. Just a parking fee. 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 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. If it is a federal recreational area that charges a fee, they should have those passes there also. 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. There are a number of passes available, many of them discounted or free for certain groups. Waaaaa!Waaaaa! The Annual Senior Pass will provide you with free entry into all of the above mentioned National Park sites but only for one year. I am only at 40%, so it only requiring 10% is awesome. Whats going on here?? An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? I would like a natinonal park pass. 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. For complete information on the pass, please follow the following links: Access Pass Frequently Asked Questions: https://store.usgs.gov/faq#Access-Pass You buy those, but then they can get them stamped at each National Park/Site/Monument that you visit. Denver, CO 80225. Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? The second vehicle is subject to anentrance fee, or must have (or buy) a second pass. I just found out about this today. The SMP tier has additional assistant benefits besides the increase in monthly dollars too. 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. Hey! 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. It states this clearly on the VA Benefits Summary. Denver, CO 80225, fedrecpass@usgs.gov Pretty permanent and not an outwardly visible disability. Thanks for the pass 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. A park Ranger stated only fee charging parks will issue the pass and non-fee charging parks do not issue the pass. Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website and get a paper pass. the term active veterans is incorrect. Just get it then. This pass is not exclusive to veterans. My boys also have National Parks Passports. It is: Picked mine up today, thanks for the heads up. Can anyone help. Dont like my comment so you remove it.. ? Can this pass be picked up at our local Veterans Advocate office? Over 62: $20. A third option is for disabled Veterans to visit aparticipating federal recreation site where interagency passes are issued,present photo identification (e.g., Drivers license, State ID, birth certificate, Passport, or permanent resident card), provide documentation of permanent disability, or read and sign a Statement of Permanent Disability affidavit. Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? 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. The ID needs to be in the name of the person obtaining the pass, not a parent in the case of a child. HEADS UP!!!! Since I am not permanently disabled I cannot benefit from the program. Because it had a retractable spring point! FedEx 2nd day - typically 2 business days No. A document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. If you dont visit National Parks, then why bother to get this? Link to where you can order the Access Pass online: https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. fedrecpass@usgs.gov 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) 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. Ranger program for kids too. Mt. I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? Seems like they have the personnel to do this. Gee sorry you arent disabled and living with daily pain so that you can get a free trip to the park. ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image Your type of messaging does not belong in this forum.my thought. Why are you worried about others, are you a VA doctor? Review the Places to Get Interagency Passes to find a location. Because that makes to much sense. And I hope that nobody would commit fraud to that extent for a free pass to a park. Share your knowledge and experience by joining this community as a contributor. is this the same as the Golden Age Passport. The pass can be bought at any state park and is valid for a year from the day you purchase it. USGS Does the pass only include the disabled veteran or is there a spouse encluded? For instance, you may have injured your back while in the military. 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. And Veterans Natl. 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. So get one! This pass is the same as senior citizen pass. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf. So why did they stop. 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. Is there a list of the parks available? NOT TRUE! No, less than 1% of the current population are active veterans, a little over 7% of the current population are veterans. Heaven knows the govt used, and often abused, some of the best years of our lives. Overview of the Annual Pass. As far a true National Parks, such as Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, etc. Senior Citizens can also get a pass for only being Senior Citizens. I know that Maine Parks and Rec do the same. 1-888-ASK-USGS My late husband qualified through loss of use of his kidney function. Your desire not to apply for this pass is commendable in your own right, but for many others it may be a blessing. 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? Read the article through, your question is answered. I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran who died from his service connected disability. I dont why she was so cross or it bothered me so much. Even if it at a coustof 10 dollars fir non disable veterns. The application cleared describes this and the applicant signs stating this are permanently disabled. Well, they are. Thanks, It must be an issue with your internet browser. 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! or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. No disrespect and I wish you peace within. Camping under the stars Credit NPS / Emily Ogden. I am a Desert Storm Veteran, non-combat with service connection. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. If lost or stolen, you'll need to apply for another one. A locked padlock At many sites, the Access Pass provides the pass owner a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees (such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). If the DOD is not fulfilling the contract, get a lawyer or be thankful you served and the contract Fullfilled and complete. fedrecpass@usgs.gov Disabled everyone can get the pass at any National Park. It may also be ordered through the USGS Online (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass Finally after complaining to my Senator, you can now just hit the number 7 to be transferred to the crisis hot line. It is mind boggling what a great service this is yet people are complaining. It doesnt cost that much anyway. I love our national parks, and some surprising places are national parks. You will need to upload documentation, so prepare PDFs or pictures of your documents. If you fall into any of the following groups, here's what you pay for an annual pass: Veterans: free. You should be able to find a pdf version. Good morning, Mr. Clipp. An annual Parks Canada Discovery Pass covers admission to more than 80 destinations for 12 months. 2. The VSO officers who usually assist with claims do not know very much, if anything, about the SMP tier. 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. https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/access_pass_application.pdf, Look on the bottom of page 2 of the application form for the address. 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. Visithttp://www.recreation.govfor information about Federal recreation sites. Official websites use .gov When leaving the lot the kiosk has option to select military. Maine also has a free lifetime hunting and fishing license if you are a veteran and are at least 50% combat related disabled. I wish you luck JJ. Bunch of cry babies crying over not having the same benefits as a disabled vet. 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. I am a retired Marine Corp Veteran of 24 years service. Some gave all, and dont have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our country. 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. They told me that Mt Rushmore was not a national park. Editors note: this blog was updated Sept. 30, 2020. The nonprofit group Volunteers of America (VOA) recognizes the challenges Veterans often face in confronting moral injury, which is essentially a conflict with ones personal code of morality. I was like. 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. If he had died of kidney failure, I would not have been able to get part of his disability monthly as I do now. them are Veterans themselves. ACCEPTEDAward Letter (VA) Thanks, Box 25286 I bet most of the people who are eligible would trade with you. 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. I am 100% disabled and I still donate money every time I enter a park. Never mind Great Falls. Bozkurt. These are completely separate from the access pass, anyone can buy one and it has nothing to do with being disabled. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to display your Pass, and isnot valid for entry unless it holds a valid Pass. The White House should see to it that all parks, that have a staff on site, at a welcome desk, issue these. 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. Im about to do it myself. What documentation do I need to show for proof of eligibility? So, you have to be in pain in order to be disabled. The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. Current military member: free. Started fighting for service connected disability after 17 years separated from service. Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? If I printed it off they cant say anything to me. No, it is given to the subset of veterans who have service connected disabilities. What is the address to send the application to? Well see if a 10% disability qualifies. I first secured my pass in Denver ,Colorado years ago while working in the VA arena, and made it a point to inform all veterans I came in contact with of all State, Federal and local benefits they were entitled to. The Access Pass admits the Pass . Yes, please list the FREE recreation sites Nation wide. Box 942896. The USGS Store accepts all Credit and Debit cards but gift cards of any kind are not accepted. Before you go to one of those NPS locations, make sure you read what you need to bring with you as far as documentation. Thats It. Lock 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. When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. Hello, What about widows of disabled veterans who are also disabled and on SS disability? 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