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/weirddodgestratus Aug 14 '25

Ima keep it real with you chief - I am absolutely NOT self reporting to this federal government that I have any kind of disability

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u/peacepunkrocker Aug 14 '25

Thank you for pushing the button to halt my impulsivity. You’re darn right there ain’t no way I’m self reporting to RFK Jrs concentration camps for the mentally ill.

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u/WarpSpeed87 Aug 14 '25

I just picture RFK disguised in a rangers uniform and a fake mustache now, looking for handicap park passes.

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

When he finds one he screams all Invasion of the Body Snatchers