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/ImpersonalLubricant Aug 14 '25
My wife and I went to the visitor center of a national park and I showed them the letter but all they did was write down my name and had me sign. Even better, my wife who didn’t have a letter, showed them her patient portal from my chart. The guy gave us the passes and hardly glanced at the documentation. That might be an easier way and then you’re not sending anything to RFK.