I lost and eye and Im at 30%. So call first. Also in large print. Thanks Dave Martin. Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? Is that permanent 100% or a permanent disability of 10% and higher, I am a legally blind veteran, is it possible to receive the application in the mail? Im filling out the application but its saying theres a $10 charge. 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? Go back to the last page Can this pass be picked up at our local Veterans Advocate office? In generaldiscounts are honored as follows: No. Thanks, Jim. The Access Passdoes notcover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores. Since, Channel Islands National Park is a non-fee charging park they do not issue the pass. They refer you to other passes that are available. P.S. Because I was wounded in Vietnam and have a Purple Heart. The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. If he had died of kidney failure, I would not have been able to get part of his disability monthly as I do now. 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. Since I am not permanently disabled I cannot benefit from the program. Cost: Free. Box 942896. I would like a natinonal park pass. 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. Other acceptable Federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI);. there is an OR for Vets in the second bullet point. The PDF list of the national parks that issue passes is linked here. 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 Click on the The Access Pass application form nit is a hyperlink to the form and the form has the directions and address. It is a lifetime pass and is only issued to the one with the disability but anyone in the vehicle with that individual does get into the area under that pass. A navy vietnam veteran. I got mine on a trip to Phoenix in Nov 2015. Let me understand this. The language in the application is clear. Both the Department of Interior and the National Park Service indicate that this pass does not exist. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to display your Pass, and isnot valid for entry unless it holds a valid Pass. You think i will ever get it? Not so special. One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. Ken and Bridgette at the Pfeifer Beach in Los Padres National Forest refused to honor my Veteran Pass. But it is in addition (in most cases) to your regular disability rating (Schedular tier of disabilities ranging from 10%-100% for each disability). Golden Age Passports are valid for a lifetime however, if they physically wear out you will need to obtain a replacement Access Pass with proper identification. What is the address you mail an application to? Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? Right! When leaving the lot the kiosk has option to select military. Information for visitors to better plan your trip to our parks. Each Annual Pass can have up to two "owners". Desert Storm When I received my full disability claim I was issued a Golden Eagle life time access parks pass. Then they charge a separate $11 for electricity. Disabled everyone can get the pass at any National Park. Price would have been quite a bit, but saw the post on the guard shack about this pass and got mine right there. There are so many amazing things to see and do at our National Parks. The pass is for soldiers injured in combat and their spouses and immediate family members. $80.00. 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. USGS Good morning, Mr. Clipp. Get it here: What is the address to send the 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! We learned too late. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. Some examples of acceptable documentation include: Image Picked mine up today, thanks for the heads up. Your posting was clear and concise please keep up the good work. 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. The Pass is free and issued at the time of entry. I believe it is free if you apply in person, but a $10 processing fee if you mail in an application. Download a paper application from https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. 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. The park us free to enter, however you have to pay to park which is privately owned. 2) Annual Senior Pass. I would like to know where are some of the places in Kansas that I can use this because I live in Kansas. 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). The pass can be used at more than 2000 Federal recreation sites across the nation. 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. If I printed it off they cant say anything to me. Try working around jet engines for years and then tell me what you think about being nearly deaf. 100% Disabled 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. I emailed the National Parks and they told me permanent disability. Normally this would be $80 per year or as much as $25-$50 per visit. Bring your disability letter from VA benefits office to prove your disability rating and your drivers license. No. Lol. 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. As for the disabled Veteran National Parks Access Pass, you can get it in person at any NATIONAL Park that charges an Access Fee. Why are you worried about others, are you a VA doctor? I am only at 40%, so it only requiring 10% is awesome. 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). 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. I wish you luck JJ. As I recall the free pass was going to start having a fee. I have a Golden Age Passport. Thanks! Senior Citizens can also get a pass for only being Senior Citizens. Finally after complaining to my Senator, you can now just hit the number 7 to be transferred to the crisis hot line. Therefore, according to the Park Ranger only go to fee charging National Parks to get the free pass. **imagine that here in the united states of north mexico!!!! Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 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. ACCEPTEDAward Letter (VA) Maybe an America the Beautiful annual pass or a lifetime pass is the best option for you. Over 62: $20. Once the application package is received by USGS, the documentation will be verified and a pass imprinted with the pass owners name will be mailed to the applicant. A park Ranger stated only fee charging parks will issue the pass and non-fee charging parks do not issue the pass. 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. Access Passes may be obtained via mail order from USGS. At "per person" sites, the applicable fee will be charged for each additional person. Yes. 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. The application indicates that this is for the AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL THE NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL Come to find out that one of the largest National parks in the Washington DC doesnt issue the passes. Anyone 16 years or older may purchase the pass; children under 16 are always admitted free. 2. Will I qualify for the free pass? Box 25286 You do not have to show proof of disability but you may be asked to sign an document stating you have a disability (honor system). Need application for my HUSBAND disabled vet. (1-888-275-8747) There is some misinformation in the article and the comments. I am rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Administration. Thank you Steve as you can see, even when information is concise and direct many still miss the essences of what is conveyed! See https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/pickup-pass-locations.htm for sites that issue the Access Pass. Ranger program for kids too. If you have a Forrest Service Office in your area, go there with your paperwork showing your disability rating and they will issue you one right then and there for free. What a scam. Its a great way to catalog family vacations, and the free pass makes it budget-friendly. You can learn more about these pass options below: Alternative Interagency Pass Options Provides entrance or access to pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single . This is a very nice program, and I will take advantage of it. I am a Desert Storm Veteran, non-combat with service connection. The Access Pass admits the Pass . A 10% disability rating can cover a multitude of problems. 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. 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. Again like most government bureaucracies you must jump through hoops. I am a real novice when it comes to computers and not comfortable doing much of anything via the Web. NOT TRUE! Passes ordered online or through the mail will be delivered 3 to 4 weeks after receipt of documentation and processing payment. The access Pass is fantastic. Attn: Access 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. 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. 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