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Benefits and money

Everyday savings and free passes

Real, ongoing discounts and free services for people with disabilities. No coupons, no sign-ups we profit from.

What is free or cheaper

National parks and federal lands
The Access Pass is a free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a permanent disability. Get it at a park or federal recreation site, order it from the USGS store (allow up to three weeks), or get a digital pass at recreation.gov. Bring photo ID when you use it.
Buses and trains
Transit systems that get federal money must charge people with disabilities no more than half fare during off-peak hours. Ask your transit agency for a reduced fare card. If you cannot use the bus, you may qualify for ADA paratransit; apply through your transit agency.
Rides to medical visits
Medicaid covers rides to medical appointments. Call your Medicaid plan or your state's ride line a few days ahead.
Books and magazines
The National Library Service lends talking books, braille and players for free, mailed to you, to anyone who has trouble reading print. loc.gov/nls or 1-888-657-7323.
Mail
Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons lets qualifying materials go by mail at no charge. Ask at the post office.
Taxes
Free tax filing help from IRS volunteers (VITA) for people with disabilities and lower incomes: find a site or call 800-906-9887. People who are blind get a higher standard deduction.
Phone and internet
Lifeline takes up to $9.25 a month off. Details.
Shop with disability-owned and inclusive businesses
Shop Inclusive lists them by state.

Stretching the budget

  • A savings habit: $10 a week is $520 a year. An ABLE account keeps savings from counting against SSI.
  • Free money coaching: many credit unions and nonprofit agencies offer it; call 211.
  • Keep a list of every renewal date so nothing lapses. Use the tracker.

Last reviewed November 9, 2026. Sources: National Park Service: passes. Also: Federal Transit Administration; Library of Congress NLS; USPS; IRS. This page explains how programs work. It does not decide who qualifies. The agency that runs each program makes that decision.

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