[nabs-l] the use of sighted guide technique

[Kelsey Nicolay]

Hello,
I will be joining a women's chorus very soon.  The group 
practices at a church in my hometown.  They are on Friday 
evenings which means my parents have to wait until rehearsal ends 
to go down to our camper.  My question is this: I have always 
just went sighted guide with my family or friends just because it 
is faster for everyone.  However, since I may have to take the 
transit sometimes or go with another chorus momber, do you think 
it is appropriate to use sighted guide technique with them, 
whether it be the transit driver or another person in the group? 
Or should I arrange for someone to show me how to get in and out 
of the chorch independently? If so, if my mobility instructor 
cannot do it, how would a family member go about taking over this 
role? I used sighted guide with my friends in my college women's 
chohus, but I have a feeling that since this group is a community 
group, it will be different.  What do you guwiths think?
Thanks,