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. Thanks. You can apply for the pass online or by mail with a $10 processing fee or get it for free at a Federal recreation site that issues the passes. IT says IN BOLD where to send the completed application to. Only the vehicle with thepass owneris covered. Available Add $80 Product to Cart About Your Annual Pass. I think I had already heard something about it but never gave it much thought. 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. Its a contract. Its very simple folks: 1. If damaged, it can be replaced as long as a portion of the pass is identifiable and you show proper identification. Nobody but that person can say what their body feels like or what trauma fosters in their mind. Ended up going to Shenandoah National Park to get the pass. Denver, CO 80225, fedrecpass@usgs.gov 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. 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. I was told in Cedar Hill, TX that it had to be 60%. Therefore, the discount program for the Access Pass is not handled in the same way on all Federal recreation lands. If someone in your family qualifies, there are a couple of ways you can obtain this. Great idea but would make it way to easy!! Box 25286 When I received my full disability claim I was issued a Golden Eagle life time access parks pass. Dan Hey! Not so special. That is for the licensed physician statement. This ladys a total B. I do not collect ssdi but I have a 40% rating do I still qualify? I was told at the visitor center that I had to be 100% disabled to qualify for the pass. Golden Pass for over 62? Denver, CO 80225, Questions: ** Letter must denominate any disability percentage **, Image In addition, theTennessee Valley Authority may honor the Access Pass for entrance or camping discounts. Right! Both passes are basically the same, just different criteria to be eligible for them.. Just dont go Tuesdays. Did you know that individuals with disabilities are entitled to a free lifetime pass to visit our National Parks? Since, Channel Islands National Park is a non-fee charging park they do not issue the pass. You still have to pay to go to Rushmore. 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. I would like a natinonal park pass. Waaaaa!Waaaaa! 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. I am curious too. In order to obtain a replacement, will I need to reapply? The article contained a link to a list of all the national parks by state. An annual Parks Canada Discovery Pass covers admission to more than 80 destinations for 12 months. 1-888-ASK-USGS So, you have to be in pain in order to be disabled. Read the article through, your question is answered. Send your completed Application to: The access Pass is fantastic. We also collect the National Parks and State quartersbut we collect all of them in a folder, not just the ones we have visited. 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. Denver, CO 80225. National Parks passes are sold at most national parks. I suggest you do some checking through a veterans advocate group at http://www.Hadit.com You could choose their Forum Discussion and then search in the search bar for Special Monthly Compensation Then look for or search that subject for Loss of an Eye. 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 . Any ideas on how I can obtain the form? In the above paragraph that reads: 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%. Dishonest Jerks! The pass is for soldiers injured in combat and their spouses and immediate family members. the term active veterans is incorrect. Anyone 16 years or older may purchase the pass; children under 16 are always admitted free. I got mine on a trip to Phoenix in Nov 2015. It allows free entry to all National Parks and now Im wondering if it is the same and if the name changed. Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. Is there some where I can go to find a list of recreation sites that are on the list for free access? 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. fedrecpass@usgs.gov It states this clearly on the VA Benefits Summary. The cost of the Annual Senior Pass is $20. I am a Desert Storm Veteran, non-combat with service connection. then there are 61. Send your completed Application to: Questions: 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. 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). I just found out about this today. 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. He did peritoneal dialysis every day at home for 5 years before he died of his heart condition in Dec 2015. 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? Sacramento, CA 94296-0001. have hearing loss, VA plans, budget, finances, and performance, VA disability award letter, VA summary of benefits, or proof of SSDI income. Good morning, Mr. Clipp. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. Took the trip when living in FL for a NASCAR race and had an entire day free before. California State Parks. At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). Has the percentage changed recently or is this typo? Proof of residency Thanks Dave Martin. I was medicaly retired after 13 years. 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. Hey he might be blind; you dont know. These are completely separate from the access pass, anyone can buy one and it has nothing to do with being disabled. Good day. If you read the instructions, you have to pay for parking at some monuments because the are NOT run by the National Park Service, they are private contractors. Let me understand this. Official websites use .gov 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). USGS I dont have a supplemental income and Im an honorably discharged veterans. Click bait I hear that is called. 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. I would like to have an application by mail. Can I apply for this pass? This is a great benefit for BLIND and PERMANENTLY DISABLED Veterans. Got my card and on my way in less than two minutes. Frequently Asked Questions about the Interagency Access Pass. Im about to do it myself. Submit all completed applications to: MAIL: Washington State Parks P.O. What documentation do I need to show for proof of eligibility? Its classes provide the hands-on training needed to learn about the many ways a Veteran may participate in agriculture. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Your status as a veteran isnt less important, its because you dont have a service connected disability. I myself am a veteran that doesnt qualify for this but my servious was no less sacrificing the nose that are disabled now and the VA does not always qualified veterans that needs qualification. P.S. So, Im rated at 20%. Also: I see another comment on here about buying a lifetime pass at the age of 62 or older. they become veterans after they leave military service. 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. Information and laws about service animals in our parks. Additionally, anyone having served in the military for at least one full term of obligation and received an Honorable Discharge, should receive access to National Parks. A Federal Recreational Lands Pass covers entrance fees to more then 2,000 sitesincluding national forests and grasslands. Getting Into the National Parks If you are disabled, you may be qualified to receive a free national parks entry pass. I had to pay to enter GCNP, tben go to Park HQ to present paperwork. Sites recommend that pass owners check with each site before visiting for details about Access Pass entry and discounts. Few seconds at the gate at Front Royal and in we went. So why did they stop. A park Ranger stated only fee charging parks will issue the pass and non-fee charging parks do not issue the pass. Showing a State motor vehicle department disability sticker, license plate or hang-tag is not acceptable documentation. Ill be retiring soon, so any freebies I can get in my travels (as a ret vet w/ %-connection for my back) when I do call it a career will be very much welcome. Mt. What is the deal there? Thank you. Alternatively, you can show an. Not sure how that happened on Federal land but thats the skinny on Rushmore. Several years ago I obtained my disabled veteran permanent pass, however after a recent vehicle crash I lost my pass. ACCEPTEDAward Letter (VA) 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. 30 10 =, How do you solve it? Is there a way to sign up online to get the pass? 1966 1970 Vietnam Era 100%. The application indicates that this is for the AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL THE NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL It is mind boggling what a great service this is yet people are complaining. 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). The Access Pass is free and can be obtained in person at one of these federal recreation sites, through the mail following the instructions on the National Park Service website, or ordered online via the US Geological Survey website. Can you provide me with the application form? When we tried to add the kidney failure we were told by several VSOs that we couldnt go above 100%. Please contact a site directly if you have a question about pass acceptance and fees. 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. Overview of the Annual Pass. I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. Buy your Discovery Pass Where to get your pass in person: participating locations | MEC stores All veterans have sacrificed for our wonderful country, but the truth is some gave more, and recognizing more is a good thing. I know because I have the disable veteran pass and my brother has the senior pass. Said they were specifically told they do not allow ANY passes by the folks at Parks Management Company. STILL WAITING FOR MY 100% DISABILITY FOR AGENT ORANGE EXPOSURE for SHIP STATIONED IN THE GULF. Here is a printable list for you to use to plan your trip. Hello, I went today and the front entry was closed again. 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. What you are applying for is called an Access Pass. (different from the Golden Access Pass for senior citizens or disabled veterans). Denver, CO 80225. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the Pass is free). Get it here: 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. 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. Bozkurt. is this the same as the Golden Age Passport. What is the address you mail an application to? Its hard enough to just shower, let alone get groceries. Last month they got three stamps. :). And I hope that nobody would commit fraud to that extent for a free pass to a park. I signed up for a free access pass a couple of years ago and received a AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL pass. I displayed my retired military ID, my VA ID card and I asked her if she was having a bad day! 40% rating here. $80.00. 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. Dan , this is shameful that they would disregard their own rules . 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. I did 38 years and feel that the disability is a strong qualification. The Interagency Military Pass has been part of the America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series since 2012. 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. Visithttp://www.recreation.govfor information about Federal recreation sites. 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. Twice, I had filed for service connection with the V.A. As for the disabled Veteran National Parks Access Pass, you can get it in person at any NATIONAL Park that charges an Access Fee. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. NOT ACCEPTED I hope to avail myself of this benefit the next time Im at a national parks facility. 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. I would gladly give up my benefits to get the last 5 years of my life back where as a 30 year old I cant drive or bathe myself. 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. The parking fee was their excuse. Download the 1- and 5-Year Disability Pass Application ( PDF or Word Document ). (1-888-275-8747). Please upload identification that indicates that you are a citizen or permanent resident, such as a drivers license, passport, green card, or birth certificate. Keywords in the applicationresult of blindness or permanent disability. You can obtain an Access Pass in person, with proper documentation, from a participating Federal recreation site or office. Please verify this before applying otherwise you may be fraudulently receiving a benefit intended for those who truly need it. You can get an Interagency Access Pass in person at a federal recreation site. uh, I got my paperwork from the VA here and the VA website said that if I brought it.. Personally, I feel proud to have served my country and sympathy for those who were unable or unwilling to serve. Please provide a mailing address for the US Geological Survey to obtain this free pass. The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. (redacted) I am a real novice when it comes to computers and not comfortable doing much of anything via the Web. The crooked San Diego property tax Assessor gave me a reduction for a 100% disability rating, as required, but somehow, the very next year, my property tax assessment tax amount, went Up by the very Same amount of the difference. Can anyone help. ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image This is what deep state types l eft over from the obummer years do. Wow!! 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. Attn: Access Pass FYI Ive been able to go into ANY national park and get a new Access Pass with just my WORDbefore I ever saw this article and before I gained my 100% disability from the VA, I am 100% Disabled, service connected, and I would like to know where I get the DD Form 2765 for flying aboard I received mine in Quincy MA at the start of the John Adams Tour. The National Parks Disability Pass offers entrance to all the US National Parks, Forests, and monuments throughout the USA and neighboring territories. Transit time varies, and is dependent upon the service selected: USPS - typically 5-10 business days Another example of where you have to be disabled to account for anything. The contract come with clauses indicating benefits. You pay a one time fee. Mail I mail the application packet with a check payment rather than filling out the credit card information? 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. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. If my pass keeps people like you from whinnying and comparing your service to my combat injuries. Thank you. For instance, you may have injured your back while in the military. If you speak about the entire National Park System, which includes Monument, Memorials, Seashores, Lakeshores, Recreation Areas, Preserves, Historic Sites, Military Parks, etc, then there are 419. I also would like to know. To qualify for the Pass the disability must be permanent and limit one or more major life activities. They told me that Mt Rushmore was not a national park. Discounts offered by the Pass vary widely across the many different types of recreation sites. For those who are already in a disability status the VA should issue the pass to them now, not like they do not have the records. The Access Passes are even offered on Clear Creeks website. 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. Since I am not permanently disabled I cannot benefit from the program. For passes with qualifying factors (Senior Pass, Access Pass, and Military Pass) the name of the account holder will be printed on the card. Cant connect securely to this page A very pleasant surprise, (I still put a few dollars into the donation locations at the Ranger Stations, pay if forward). It may also be ordered through the USGS Online (with a $10 handling fee): https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass Please be aware that passes are not available at all national park sites. 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. List of sites that issue the Access Pass: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf HEADS UP!!!! I am only at 40%, so it only requiring 10% is awesome. Go to a Forrest Service Office its free, fast, and easy. Desert Storm Why just disabled? Senior Citizens can also get a pass for only being Senior Citizens. 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. FedEx Ground - typically 3-5 business days In generaldiscounts are honored as follows: No. No. Every campsite in Daniel Boon national PK is not honoring the Access passes 50% off!! 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. I am a widow of a 100% disabled veteran too. Canada has a national parks system too. It is a National Memorial and they only charge for parking. This is a nice benefit and I have already taken advantage of it. Lock 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. Good to know this. You have good days and you have bad days. Link to where you can order the Access Pass online: https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. Once the application package is received, the documentation will be verified and a pass, with the pass owner's name pre-printed on it, will be issued to the applicant. 3. A suite of annual and lifetime passes that provides U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreation lands. It is free to enter. ), A document issued by federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or, Supplemental Security Income. It might be the same, but many of our brothers and sitars not seniors yet. Its not fair. We learned too late. I got it when they first came out. I have has been waiting since 2004 for agent Orange disability. The percentage of veterans to total population is negligible. The PDF list of the national parks that issue passes is linked here. Most importantly, thanks to those who gave all, and their families who miss them every day. 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). Receipts and electronic scanned images of your pass are NOT valid for use. We stick our necks out for them and they wont give us our benefit?? The passes provide entrance or access to more than 2,000 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. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to display your Pass, and isnot valid for entry unless it holds a valid Pass. Its a great way to catalog family vacations, and the free pass makes it budget-friendly. Quit complaining. Also, when checking the United States Geological Survey website it shows no knowledge of this pass. We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families, It appears you are a very angry person.You dont articulate your message very clearly. Please verify with your VA Benefit Summary found at https://eauth.va.gov/ebenefits/download-letters as to whether your disability is considered permanent. To apply, you just need to provide a valid form of identification and documentation that proves you have a permanent disability. My card and refund were issued there. for my legs, but was turned down (while in the U.S. Army, I had one bad jump from an airplane, fell off a telephone pole as a field wireman, and fell down a flight of stairs, all in the same month). Hows it work for us? A lock ( It takes about 30 seconds to process. I do have a permanent handicap license plate on my pickup truck. Who knows. Well see if a 10% disability qualifies. This pass is not exclusive to veterans. 1967 to 1971 THANK YOU. VA disability award letter, VA summary of benefits, or proof of SSDI income. I got mine today at Johnsons Beach National Seashore, Perdido Key, FL Showed my VA card and that was it. Thanks! Veterans who have been medically determined to have a disability are eligible for the Lifetime Access Passwith three options for obtaining the pass: First, Veterans with disability documentation can order the Access Pass online for a $10 processing fee which includes standard shipping.

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