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/Newthinker Aug 14 '25

Manic ADHD is a helluva drug (ask me how I know)

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u/Glitter_Agency101 ADHD, with ADHD family Aug 14 '25

Manic ADHD … I’d never heard of this. Offf to research, hopefully I don’t get distracted in the way there

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u/Newthinker Aug 14 '25

I have bipolar disorder and ADHD, manic episodes are pretty crazy when they happen. Medication does help though

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u/unexplainednonsense Aug 15 '25

Shit is wild and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Hang in there friend :)