True, but what about the discounts in the store and such. Have an application mailed to you by calling (360) 902-8844, or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388. NOT TRUE! USGS 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. She then handed me a permanent marker and scoffed at me when I couldnt get the cap off to sign with it. You still have to pay to go to Rushmore. This pass is not exclusive to veterans. 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). Click on the The Access Pass application form nit is a hyperlink to the form and the form has the directions and address. 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. Cant connect securely to this page I got mine on a trip to Phoenix in Nov 2015. https://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes. Thanks Dave Martin. If you own an open-topped vehicle (jeep, motorcycle, etc.) Interagency Access Passes are available online. 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. Disability Access Pass for National Parks: Read through the instructions first and gather your documentation. The article says 10% or higher eligible, but the application says severely disabled. The people whom are the the raters, have to be rated. Remember, the hangtag itself is only a way to display your Pass, and isnot valid for entry unless it holds a valid Pass. Visit the Every Kid Outdoors website and get a paper pass. The lady cuts me off. I got mine today at Johnsons Beach National Seashore, Perdido Key, FL Showed my VA card and that was it. Anytime a Pass is used, photo identification will be requested to verify Pass ownership. Ya my brother is in the same boat. However I also work in Federal Government first the VA and now FS. If hearing loss and tinnitus is not a disability, I do not know what is. I was told as a child and I live up to it everyday Dont worry about anybody elses personal business, worry about yourself. I was told to try Shenandoah National Park near Front Royal, as they should always be open and available. Hey he might be blind; you dont know. If you fall into any of the following groups, here's what you pay for an annual pass: Veterans: free. ATTN: Distinguished Veteran Pass Program. 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. I went to the Grand Canyon in July of 2017. The Park Ranger on duty was condescending and extremely rude. Not sure how that happened on Federal land but thats the skinny on Rushmore. 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. 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. 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. The pass can be bought at any state park and is valid for a year from the day you purchase it. I just feel they are uneducated about their S.O.P. I also would like to know. or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Denver, CO 80225. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. Pass owners are encouraged to check with sites they plan to visit before obtaining a pass to verify that their Pass will be accepted. 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 . This is a great benefit for BLIND and PERMANENTLY DISABLED Veterans. No disrespect and I wish you peace within. Therefore, according to the Park Ranger only go to fee charging National Parks to get the free pass. Try this: 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 Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Learn about accessibility laws and policy. Sir I salute your comment and your thinking. In order to obtain a replacement, will I need to reapply? Thanks, It must be an issue with your internet browser. Please upload identification that indicates that you are a citizen or permanent resident, such as a drivers license, passport, green card, or birth certificate. Most importantly, thanks to those who gave all, and their families who miss them every day. I have has been waiting since 2004 for agent Orange disability. My boys also have National Parks Passports. Ive had mine for over 20 years, so this is NOT a new program. Too bad Eleven Mile Canyon National Forest would not honor my Access Pass or my Disabled Veteran license plate issued by the State of Kansas, contrary to the guidance posted at the access point. Your posting was clear and concise please keep up the good work. 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). View a detailed list of required documents pertaining to the Disitnguished Veteran Pass Application. 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 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). It does exist and it was amazing! I live near Manassas too. In addition to free entry at participating sites, the Access Pass includes discounts on someexpanded amenity feessuch as camping. active military not active veterans. I have a Golden Age Passport. My late husband qualified through loss of use of his kidney function. Good for entry into thousands of federally managed recreation sites across the country, the Lifetime Access Pass is another way a grateful nation says thank you for the service and sacrifices of U. S. Veterans with disabilities. 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. Dan , this is shameful that they would disregard their own rules . I know that Maine Parks and Rec do the same. I lost and eye and Im at 30%. I wouldnt apply for this pass online. 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. The VSO officers who usually assist with claims do not know very much, if anything, about the SMP tier. Available Add $80 Product to Cart About Your Annual Pass. Its a contract. There are plenty of recognition programs for veterans. To apply, you just need to provide a valid form of identification and documentation that proves you have a permanent disability. It would be so easy to give it to everyone but that is why it is a program for the disabled. I was like ???? Lol. 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. Just went to MR last weekmilitary did not have to pay for parking. 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. OIF Then why are you receiving 10% if nothing is wrong? Thanks, Jim. The Access Passdoes notcover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores. A document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. fedrecpass@usgs.gov Editors note: this blog was updated Sept. 30, 2020. I would like to know where are some of the places in Kansas that I can use this because I live in Kansas. But at 100% Im suppose to Park Hopping? There is a system in place for this, and we cannot just drive up to a park entrance expecting free admission. A 10% disability rating can cover a multitude of problems. US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities: free. The email I got from VA news stated that this was free for disabled vets. Is this pass still valid ? $25.00. Please verify this before applying otherwise you may be fraudulently receiving a benefit intended for those who truly need it. Francis J. Fitzpatrick. 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. No. But it is in addition (in most cases) to your regular disability rating (Schedular tier of disabilities ranging from 10%-100% for each disability). I tried to use my Access pass last year at Mt Rushmore but they declined it. Please note that Interagency Passes will not be available for immediate download or printing. Download the Distinguished Veteran Pass Application. Please see my Sensory Friendly Travel Section for all of our National Park and other travel reviews. Let me understand this. 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). What is the America the Beautiful- The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass? Just wait till you go to a location that has a fee to enter. . A park Ranger stated only fee charging parks will issue the pass and non-fee charging parks do not issue the pass. Please stop complaining. Every bit helps. My younger brother was with me and we decided to drive up to the Grand Canyon. Found out last week the entry office is closed on Tuesdays, so its a free entry day. I am a widow of a 100% disabled veteran too. And 70% disabled Army Vet. or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Does the pass only include the disabled veteran or is there a spouse encluded? I have all the necessary paperwork and I am eager to visit these parks. Its only if you have a serious disability preventing you from one or more major life activity. Here is a printable list for you to use to plan your trip. She, reluctantly handed me the pass and told me I must sign it. I was medicaly retired after 13 years. Other acceptable Federal agency documents include proof of receipt of Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI);. The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. Get it here: 1967 to 1971 THANK YOU. This pass is the same as senior citizen pass. 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. Denver, CO 80225, Download the PDF application form. Drove up to the gates to the Grand Canyon and the park lady says, thats not accurate. For instance, you may have injured your back while in the military. Come to find out that one of the largest National parks in the Washington DC doesnt issue the passes. Working veterans are expected to subsidize the elderly as it is, despite the elderly being the richest portion of the US population this is just insult added to injury, by politicians and bureaucrats trying to cozy up to greedy old voters. does free pass also apply to the spouse of a 100% disabled vet who is deceased? The Access Passes are even offered on Clear Creeks website. I received mine in Quincy MA at the start of the John Adams Tour. I went today and the front entry was closed again. 100% Disabled Current military member: free. Right! A very pleasant surprise, (I still put a few dollars into the donation locations at the Ranger Stations, pay if forward). Let me understand this. This is the way I look at it. The ranger saying, everything is free here. If this keeps happening, try contacting the websites owner. The process took less than an hour. This ladys a total B. See https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/pickup-pass-locations.htm for sites that issue the Access Pass. Ill bet illegals get anything they want **FREE** including this benefit or all else democraps will have another sissy convulsion, duh!!! There are a number of passes available, many of them discounted or free for certain groups. Just called the number on the form. 6 years in the Marine Corps and nothing to show but a expired ID. Your desire not to apply for this pass is commendable in your own right, but for many others it may be a blessing. Passes ordered online or through the mail will be delivered 3 to 4 weeks after receipt of documentation and processing payment. 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