Technology for Reading (Score 1)

While I wouldn't discourage a tech support approach, you might want to try an old technique that takes 15 minutes a day. Its called "neurological impress" and my experience suggests it works well with older persons (like your brother) who have a long experience of frustration with learning to read. Go to http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/fluency _activities.pdf for a brief overview. At 15 minutes a day, you'll know in 3 months if its going to work, and you can use material he enjoys instead of kiddee crap. Search for the name as well for more info.