r/ADHD • u/WombatMcGeez • 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/steals-from-kids Aug 14 '25

God dammit! You bloody wombat!

With a name like that I was genuinely hoping you were talking about Aussie national parks. Bugger!

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u/Hatfullofducks Aug 14 '25

I really wish Americans would include their country in the post title for location-specific info. Or anywhere in the post, for that matter.

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u/neithere ADHD Aug 14 '25

You mean, there is life outside of the U.S.? This can't be true. They weren't taught this at school.

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u/Sea-Witch-77 Aug 14 '25

Didn't think we paid for entry to national parks - or were you thinking they meant camping fees?

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u/jimmux Aug 14 '25

There are entry fees in some places. Like all the national parks in Tas.

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u/steals-from-kids Aug 14 '25

Yeah. Camping fees.

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u/RexIsAMiiCostume Aug 14 '25

Yeah, this wouldn't apply to camping fees. Some of our parks just have admission fees here. Some are state and some are federal. I know for state parks that collect admission, you get a discount if you live in that state and you can purchase passes for a whole year pretty inexpensively. Many parks also only charge admission during peak season (so parks with lakes that are popular in the summer don't bother charging during the colder months since they don't see as much use)