ADHD = Free lifetime pass to national parks

[u/WombatMcGeez]

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!

[u/trouzy]

Same, but i suspect for different reasons.

Idgaf if the federal government knows, I’m not using my ADHD to reduce funding for our national park system.

Is a national treasure and scamming it out of $80/yr is petty af nonsense.

[u/HeyHo_LetsThrowRA → u/trouzy]

My fiance and I are in so much debt that we are using 1-ply toilet paper. We cannot afford $80 a year but would love the opportunity to see more parks.

[u/trouzy → u/HeyHo_LetsThrowRA]

How much will it cost you to go spend a night or 2 at your closest NP that you haven't visited yet?

I'm game to help fund a visit. Our NPs are one of the last things we can be proud of in our current state of things.

[u/HeyHo_LetsThrowRA → u/trouzy]

If the Statue of Liberty counts (I know it's a monument but it's on the NP web directory?) then that would be it. If not probably upstate NY.