A silver laptop shown open at a low angle, displaying a blue abstract wallpaper above its keyboard and trackpad.

MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch

by Apple

$1,099.00, see price history

Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Setup with instructions The laptop works out of the box, but it only becomes an accessibility solution once the right settings are found and turned on. A family member can do that with Apple's documentation, which fits guided setup. People with more complex access needs may want an AT professional to help choose and tune the settings.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The MacBook Air is Apple's thin, light laptop, sold in 13-inch and 15-inch screen sizes. It is a general-purpose computer, not a dedicated assistive device, but macOS includes built-in accessibility options and works with the other Apple devices a person may already own. That makes it a common starting point for computer access across many needs, including vision, hearing, motor, learning, and communication. The 13-inch model is the more portable one, while the 15-inch gives you more screen space, which can matter if you use enlarged text or keep several windows open. The accessibility tools are there to use, but you choose and set them up yourself, so the laptop doesn't solve a specific access need until you've done that.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$1,099.00

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How to fund this

These are common places to ask about paying for equipment like this. Each one decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so start by asking them.

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$1,099.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Open the box and use the included color-matched MagSafe charging cable to charge the laptop.
  • With a guide
    1. Complete the first-time macOS setup, then open the Accessibility settings in System Settings.
    2. Try the options that fit your needs, such as screen zoom, text size, voice features, or keyboard and pointer changes. Adjust them one at a time and keep what helps.
    3. Plan on about 30 to 60 minutes to find a comfortable setup. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

View official support docs → (opens in a new tab)

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Apple — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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