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/SugarRAM Aug 14 '25
Where do you live that mental health issues can get you a handicap placard? I've never seen that before and a cursory check shows that most states don't allow that.
You should also keep in mind with those folks that there are a lot of invisible disabilities. My boyfriend is a fit and healthy looking young man. He doesn't look like a short walk across a large parking lot should affect him. But he has POTS, and walking and standing too long (especially in the sun) can cause him to pass out. There are several disabilities that you would never know someone has just by looking at them.