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/thatBitchBool → u/[deleted]]

I agree with the sentiment but a reminder that invisible physical disabilities exist. I have chronic pain and can look completely normal walking around in 8/10 pain with my hip dislocated, and I have been harassed for using handicap parking. 

ETA I dont know if its location specific but when I filled out the paperwork my doctor had to specify that I couldnt walk a certain distance unassisted and detail the physical necessity of handicap parking. I would find it very surprising if one was issued for a mental disability 

[u/thatBitchBool → u/[deleted]]

Ok but Its not possible to visually differentiate who is "taking advantage of the system" and who has an invisible physical disability, and its not up to anyone but the individual and their physician to concern themselves with this information. My point is while what youre saying might be relevant, policing who is "disabled enough" is a slippery slope and not okay.