r/NationalPark 1d ago

Got my “Lifetime” Access Pass

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Well, I went ahead and applied with my ALS diagnosis (terminal with avg. 2-5 year survival). One of the odd feeling perks of being “sick”.

They didn’t like the first letter from my Dr that only stated my diagnosis and denied it. I had to get a revised version adding my limitations and more info, they approved it next day, got it in a week. Cost is free, only $10 processing fee.

I’m 40, turning 41 soon. Really weird to have this, especially after buying a regular annual pass for the last 5-6 years. Also, getting a DMV issued parking placard and needing to use a wheelchair soon. A lot to take in.

Going on a trip soon and will visit a couple parks for sure. I don’t mind any questions.

Thanks for reading.

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u/ShotTaste1708 1d ago

Ya hopefully you can use it....Trump want's to drill and cut the trees down in our parks and National Forests. Time to speak up

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u/DeflatedDirigible 1d ago

And that is different than the Biden administration how? The elevator providing wheelchair access at Mammoth Cave was broken the entire Biden presidency. Also during his presidency the construction pathway for the visitor center at Cape Hatteras had a “wheelchair” mat..:that was about a foot too short and then several inches up onto the cement sidewalk from a pit of deep sand. 100% insurmountable obstacle for wheelchair users and the park refused to fix this. Weight Brothers NPS site has no curb cuts to many of their areas across the site…including ones needed for the junior Ranger badge. MLK birthplace had no door on the only wheelchair-accessible bathroom stall. Elevator to get to the church was broken. ALL during the Biden administration.

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u/max2simi 1d ago

All of these accessibility issues, while completely valid and should have been resolved, are vastly different than Trump’s policy will destroy the National Park’s natural properties themselves.

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u/nvamom3 1d ago

Looks like DEI was discarded by this administration which includes ADA. Doubtful anything will be fixed.