Are you on any type of welfare?

[anvi]

Restricting myself to the definition cited by muon2, because of my visual impairment, I received Social Security disability benefits between the ages of 18 and 26.  Depending on the year, they ranged from $300-600 a month (increased after my dad died).  I used them to pay for rent and food while I was putting myself through college and graduate school.  After graduating, I became a university teacher.  Since I was once attacked on this forum for having received these benefits, I'll just say that I hope the public doesn't feel ripped off by my reliance on welfare to get through college..but if they do, they should change the law and not blame me.