Sarah Biffin: A Pioneer of Disability and Art in the Early Nineteenth Century Sarah Biffin’s story is one of remarkable resilience, artistic talent, and a quiet defiance against societal expectations during a period when disability often meant invisibility. Born in 1784 near Bridgwater, Somerset, she entered the world without arms or legs – a condition that profoundly shaped her life yet did not extinguish her creative spirit. Her early years were marked by hardship and limited opportunities, but through sheer determination and the kindness of those who recognized her potential, Biffin embar…