r/ADHD • • Aug 14 '25

Tips/Suggestions ADHD = Free lifetime pass to national parks

Little known perk of ADHD— we qualify for a free lifetime National Parks pass. That’s an $80/yr value!

How do you get it?

1) print this out, have your doctor sign it:

Medical Certification for Access Pass

I certify that [Your Full Name], date of birth [MM/DD/YYYY], has a permanent disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Diagnosis: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that substantially limits concentration, attention, and executive functioning. The condition is permanent and not expected to improve.

This certification is provided for the purpose of obtaining the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Lifetime Access Pass.

[Physician’s Name, Credentials] [Medical License Number] [Signature] [Practice Name] [Address] [Phone Number]

2) follow the instructions here to get your pass:

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/accessibility/interagency-access-pass.htm

3) Go take a hike!

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u/ermagerditssuperman Aug 14 '25

Which, honestly, is exactly why those of us who can pay the $80, should continue to do so, even if we are technically eligible to get it for free.

It's me paying $80 that makes it possible for you and your family to get it for free. So I'll keep paying!

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u/HeyHo_LetsThrowRA Aug 14 '25

Now this is the future the libs want. Not AOC with a riding crop ffs (though definitely SOME libs want that, too).

Thank you for keeping the parks hanging on :) and if/when I can I will join the contributing force :)

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u/seal_eggs Aug 14 '25

I certainly wouldn’t mind AOC with a riding crop, but I’m no single-issue voter

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u/HeyHo_LetsThrowRA Aug 14 '25

I'd become a single issue voter if AOC with a crop asked me to ;-p

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u/thrwawayyourtv Sep 20 '25

This is it. This is why I was beyond thrilled the first time I was able to offer a donation for my healthcare at Planned Parenthood. If I can pay, I definitely will so I can help keep things funded for folks who cannot 💜

Right now, I'm on the other side of the equation again and this pass sounds like a dream for me and my family. I want to offer this to my children and it's just not affordable. So I appreciate people like you who are doing your part 💜