A laptop computer partially open in a V shape, dark grey metallic with a logo on the lid.

MacBook Pro

by Apple

$1,599.00, 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 the real benefit comes from choosing and tuning the right accessibility features. A family member can usually do this with Apple's instructions in under an hour, so it fits guided setup. If someone needs switches, eye tracking, or communication software, a professional may need to help.

What it is

Summary

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

The MacBook Pro is Apple's laptop line, available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes with M5-family chips and a Liquid Retina XDR display. It is a general-purpose computer, so it is not a single-purpose assistive device, but it runs macOS, which has accessibility settings for vision, hearing, movement, and thinking and learning needs. Those settings can also help with communication, for example by running speech or switch-based communication software. The laptop also has a 12MP camera, a three-mic array, a six-speaker system, and a headphone jack. How much it helps depends on which macOS settings and apps you turn on, so budget time to explore and set them up.

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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$1,599.00

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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
$1,599.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Start the laptop and follow the on-screen setup, which includes an accessibility section for options like zoom, text size, and spoken feedback.
  • With a guide
    1. Open System Settings and go to Accessibility. Turn on the features you need, such as zoom, voice control, captions, or keyboard and pointer changes.
    2. Test each feature with the apps you use every day and adjust until it is comfortable. Plan on about 30 minutes to an hour. 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 November 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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