Geordi La Forge of Star Trek, The Next Generation is a role model. La Forge is blind but thanks to a VISOR (Visual Instrument and Sensory Organ Replacement); he is able to see to some degree. The visor allows him to see the electromagnetic spectrum - radio waves, infrared, and ultraviolet. Because of this VISOR, he can see things others cannot. His one wish is to have normal vision, and to be able to see as everyone else. The only other thing he desires is love and that special someone.
La Forge works primarily at first, as a helmsman then he became Chief Engineer on the Enterprise. He has taken command when the need has arisen, as Jean Luc Picard has left him in charge. If he is given an order, he follows it, and does not deviate. He is an excellent leader, and is always working toward whatever the goal is in the situation. He even relies on the help of Deanna Troi in making decisions. He understands deadlines and thinks out of the box when he has too. He takes his job very seriously. He knows people are counting on him and is conscientious. He often accompanies Will Riker on away missions, along with Tasha Yar.
He is very good friends with Data, and many of his other co-workers. He assisted Data with painting, and often spends time with him on the holodeck. They are the team of Sherlock Holmes and Watson.
La Forge looks at his co-workers as family.
