The America the Beautiful Access Pass is a free lifetime pass to federal recreation sites for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a permanent disability. One accepted proof is a statement signed by a licensed physician. There is no template: the physician writes a signed statement that the person has a permanent physical, mental or sensory impairment substantially limiting one or more major life activities, and names the impairment.
A licensed physician writes and signs the statement. The patient then shows it at a federal recreation site, uploads it with an online order, or mails a photocopy with NPS Form 10-596.
The issuer sets what the letter or report must contain; check its current rules before you write it.
Physician statement of permanent disability for the America the Beautiful Access Pass
There is no form to fill: the program asks for a letter or report with the content it sets. Vero Scribe writes the visit note it draws on, so the details are ready when you write it.
A form is listed only after its name and number were confirmed on the issuing agency’s or insurer’s own website, or in the form itself. Each entry links to that source. The list was last checked in October 2026. Forms and their requirements change without notice, so check the official page for the current version before you complete one.
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It must be signed by a licensed physician and attest that the person has a permanent physical, mental or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, hearing or breathing. It must also state the nature of the impairment. No official template exists.
Only for mail orders, which use NPS Form 10-596 with photocopies of the statement and proof of citizenship or residency. At a federal recreation site no application is needed: the officer checks the statement and photo ID and issues the free pass. Online orders upload the documents.