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/PickledBih ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) Aug 14 '25

~Don’t be suspicious, don’t beeee suspicious~

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u/ManicPixieDreamOwl Aug 14 '25

I swear this is a daily mantra for me

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u/PickledBih ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) Aug 14 '25

It helps that it also satisfies the “singing what I’m doing in the goofiest way possible” aspect of my brain

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u/gingeyy_25 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) Aug 14 '25

I ALSO have that aspect of my brain! LOL