Bilaal Ali joined as a trustee in November 2024.
Bilaal is a young man with BBS who is registered blind. He’s currently in the placement year of an Accounting and Finance degree at Sheffield Business School, is an avid sports enthusiast and plays blind football and tennis. Bilaal was recently featured in a Financial Times article entitled ‘Dismantling barriers to disabled business students’ and has also shared his experiences on the radio as well as at the BBS UK Conference this year.
“Having lived with BBS since birth, I have valuable experience in key areas like education, employment, sports, and social connections. I’m passionate about supporting others with BBS, helping them feel comfortable with the condition and enjoy their lives. I would also like to enhance the social aspect of BBS UK through more events and meet-ups for people with BBS.”
